() - bridle & reins

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bridle;

reins;

specifically refers to the leather reins used to control a horse.

bridlereinsspecifically refers to the leather reins used to

Usage highlights

horse bridlehold the reinscontrol with reinsleather reinsbridle and bit

Synonyms

  • reins, bridle
  • bridle, reins

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider held the bridle tightly (执靮).
  • Ancient chariots used leather reins (马靮).
  • He controlled the horse with the reins (控靮).

Collocations

  • horse bridle(马靮)
  • hold the reins(执靮)
  • control with reins(控靮)
  • leather reins(革靮)
  • bridle and bit(衔靮)

Idioms

  • To take up the reins and whip(执靮操鞭)
  • To hold the reins tightly(紧握马靮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to leather reins used in ancient Chinese horse riding and charioteering.
  • Appears in classical texts describing horse equipment and cavalry.
  • Represents control and guidance in traditional equestrian culture.

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