镫 (dèng) - Stirrup — the metal foot support on a & also refers to an ancient oil lamp or

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Stirrup — the metal foot support on a saddle;

also refers to an ancient oil lamp or lamp stand.

Stirrup — the metal foot support on aalso refers to an ancient oil lamp or

Usage highlights

StirrupSaddle and stirrupsLamp standOil lampBronze lampFoot in stirrup

Synonyms

  • 马镫— stirrup (specific term)
  • 灯— lamp (for the lighting meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider placed his foot in the stirrup (马镫).
  • An ancient bronze lamp stand (镫台) was excavated.
  • He adjusted the saddle and stirrups (鞍镫).
  • The museum displayed a Han-dynasty oil lamp (油镫).

Collocations

  • Stirrup(马镫)
  • Saddle and stirrups(鞍镫)
  • Lamp stand(镫台)
  • Oil lamp(油镫)
  • Bronze lamp(铜镫)
  • Foot in stirrup(踏镫)

Idioms

  • To mount a horse and set off(上马提镫)
  • Saddle and stirrup ready(鞍镫齐备)
  • Reach for the stirrups while mounting(执鞭随镫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The stirrup was a crucial invention in cavalry warfare, allowing riders greater stability and control.
  • The character originally referred to ancient lamp stands before being borrowed for the equestrian meaning.
  • In Chinese archaeology, '镫' appears in both equestrian equipment and ancient lighting artifacts.

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