鎉 (dá) - Horse bit & a metal piece used in a horse's mouth

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dá ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鎉 · dá

Horse bit;

a metal piece used in a horse's mouth as part of the bridle.

Horse bita metal piece used in a horse's mouth

Usage highlights

horse bitmetal bitbronze bitbridle bitancient bit

Synonyms

  • 衔— horse bit, to hold in the mouth
  • 嚼子— bit (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse bit (鎉) is part of the bridle.
  • He adjusted the metal bit (金属鎉).
  • Ancient horse bits (古代马鎉) were often made of bronze.

Collocations

  • horse bit(马鎉)
  • metal bit(金属鎉)
  • bronze bit(青铜鎉)
  • bridle bit(辔鎉)
  • ancient bit(古代鎉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Horse bits were important artifacts in ancient Chinese equestrian culture.
  • Metal bits represented technological advancement in horse domestication and warfare.

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