鍚 (yáng) - A decorative piece on a horse's forehead & a type of ornament or metal plate used

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yáng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鍚 · yáng

A decorative piece on a horse's forehead;

a type of ornament or metal plate used in ancient times.

A decorative piece on a horse's foreheada type of ornament or metal plate used

Usage highlights

Horse forehead ornament鍚 decorationBronze鍚鍚 plateChariot鍚鍚 ornament

Synonyms

  • 饰— ornament, decoration
  • 饰物— decorative object

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's forehead ornament (马鍚) was beautifully crafted.
  • Ancient chariots often had decorative metal plates (鍚饰).
  • Bronze鍚 pieces were excavated from the Zhou dynasty site.

Collocations

  • Horse forehead ornament(马鍚)
  • 鍚 decoration(鍚饰)
  • Bronze鍚(铜鍚)
  • 鍚 plate(鍚版)
  • Chariot鍚(车鍚)
  • 鍚 ornament(鍚饰物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to metal ornaments on horse harnesses in ancient China.
  • Used in ceremonial chariots and horse decorations during Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • Represents ancient Chinese metalworking and equestrian culture.

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