靰 (wù) - Used in the word 靰鞡 (wù la), referring

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wù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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靰 · wù

Used in the word 靰鞡 (wù la), referring to a type of traditional leather boots worn in Northeast China, typically stuffed with wula grass for warmth.

Used in the word 靰鞡 (wù la), referring

Usage highlights

Wula bootsWula shoesWula grassLeather wulaOld wulaWula boots and hat

Synonyms

  • 靴— boots (general term)
  • 鞋— shoes (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore traditional leather boots (靰鞡鞋) in the winter.
  • The museum displayed a pair of antique wula boots (老靰鞡).
  • Wula grass was used to stuff these boots (靰鞡草).

Collocations

  • Wula boots(靰鞡)
  • Wula shoes(靰鞡鞋)
  • Wula grass(靰鞡草)
  • Leather wula(皮靰鞡)
  • Old wula(老靰鞡)
  • Wula boots and hat(靰鞡帽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 靰鞡 boots were traditional footwear in Northeast China, particularly among hunters and farmers.
  • The boots are stuffed with wula grass (靰鞡草) for insulation against harsh winter conditions.
  • This character is almost exclusively used in the context of this specific type of traditional footwear.

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