铠 (kǎi) - Armor — protective metal covering worn in battle & refers to ancient Chinese armor and protective gear.

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Armor — protective metal covering worn in battle;

refers to ancient Chinese armor and protective gear.

Armor — protective metal covering worn in battlerefers to ancient Chinese armor and protective gear.

Usage highlights

Armor and helmetIron armorChainmail armorArmorArmor platingAncient armor

Synonyms

  • 甲— armor (general term)
  • 盔甲— helmet and armor (complete set)
  • 铁甲— iron armor

Antonyms

  • 裸— naked, unarmored
  • 弱— weak, vulnerable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wore heavy armor (铠甲).
  • Ancient Chinese armor was often made of metal (金属铠甲).
  • Modern bulletproof vests are a type of armor (防弹铠甲).
  • The museum displayed a complete suit of armor (全套铠甲).

Collocations

  • Armor and helmet(铠甲头盔)
  • Iron armor(铁甲)
  • Chainmail armor(锁子甲)
  • Armor-clad warrior(铠甲战士)
  • Armor plating(装甲板)
  • Ancient armor(古代铠甲)

Idioms

  • Armor-clad and armed to the teeth(披甲执锐)
  • Iron armor still cold(铁甲尚寒)
  • Golden armor shines in the sun(金甲耀日)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, armor was primarily made of leather, iron, or bronze plates laced together.
  • Armor symbolized military strength, protection, and warrior status in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Different dynasties developed distinctive armor styles, with Ming dynasty mountain-pattern armor being particularly famous.

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