钀 (niè) - Ancient bridle bit or horse bit & metal mouthpiece for controlling a horse.

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niè ｜ 28 strokes ｜ radical:

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钀 · niè

Ancient bridle bit or horse bit;

metal mouthpiece for controlling a horse.

Ancient bridle bit or horse bitmetal mouthpiece for controlling a horse.

Usage highlights

bridle bitbronze bithorse bitancient bitmetal bitbit and bridle

Synonyms

  • 衔— bit, mouthpiece (more common term)
  • 勒— bridle, rein

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze bridle bit (青铜钀) was discovered at the archaeological site.
  • Horse equipment from the Warring States period included ornate bits (马钀).
  • The museum displayed various ancient riding gear including bits (钀具).

Collocations

  • bridle bit(马钀)
  • bronze bit(青铜钀)
  • horse bit(马口钀)
  • ancient bit(古钀)
  • metal bit(金属钀)
  • bit and bridle(钀辔)

Idioms

  • To hold the bit and reins(执钀握辔)
  • The bit controls the horse(钀控马首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing horse equipment and cavalry.
  • Reflects the importance of horsemanship in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation.
  • Associated with metallurgy and early metalworking techniques for animal control devices.

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