襁 (qiǎng) - Swaddling clothes & cloth used to carry an infant on one's

襁Tone 3

qiǎng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

襁 · qiǎng

Swaddling clothes;

cloth used to carry an infant on one's back;

a burden or load.

Swaddling clothescloth used to carry an infant on one'sa burden or load.

Usage highlights

Swaddling clothesCarry on back with clothIn swaddling clothesSwaddling clothInfant carrierSwaddling strap

Synonyms

  • 褓— swaddling clothes (often paired with 襁)
  • 褡— cloth for carrying

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baby was wrapped in swaddling clothes (襁褓).
  • In ancient times, mothers carried infants on their backs using a cloth sling (负襁).
  • The child was still in swaddling clothes when they moved (在襁褓中).
  • He bore the burden of responsibility (肩负重襁).

Collocations

  • Swaddling clothes(襁褓)
  • Carry on back with cloth(负襁)
  • In swaddling clothes(在襁褓中)
  • Swaddling cloth(襁布)
  • Infant carrier(襁负)
  • Swaddling strap(襁系)

Idioms

  • In swaddling clothes(襁褓之中)
  • Carry on back in cloth(负襁而行)
  • Swaddling and nursing(襁哺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally refers to the cloth or sling used to carry infants on the back, reflecting historical childcare practices.
  • Symbolizes infancy, early childhood, or the beginning stages of life.
  • Used metaphorically to represent burdens or responsibilities one carries.

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