釱 (dì) - Fetters, shackles for the feet & an iron ring or metal cap placed on

釱Tone 4

dì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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釱 · dì

Fetters, shackles for the feet;

an iron ring or metal cap placed on the hooves of a horse;

historically, a type of punishment involving leg irons.

Fetters, shackles for the feetan iron ring or metal cap placed onhistorically, a type of punishment involving leg irons.

Usage highlights

Foot fettersLeg irons punishmentHorse hoof metal capIron shacklesCriminal fetters

Synonyms

  • 镣— fetters, shackles
  • 铐— manacles, handcuffs

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The prisoner was bound in fetters (足釱).
  • Ancient punishment included wearing leg irons (釱刑).
  • Metal caps were used on horse hooves (蹄釱).

Collocations

  • Foot fetters(足釱)
  • Leg irons punishment(釱刑)
  • Horse hoof metal cap(蹄釱)
  • Iron shackles(铁釱)
  • Criminal fetters(罪釱)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms found for this character.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese penal systems as a form of restraint and punishment.
  • Also had practical applications in animal husbandry for protecting horse hooves.

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