靻 (zǔ) - Leather strap or thong used to connect parts & bridle

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靻 · zǔ

Leather strap or thong used to connect parts of a chariot or harness;

bridle;

to restrain or control.

Leather strap or thong used to connect partsbridleto restrain or control.

Usage highlights

Chariot strapLeather thongHorse bridleHarness connectionRestraining strap

Synonyms

  • 辔— reins, bridle
  • 缰— reins, halter

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's leather strap (靻) was carefully crafted.
  • He adjusted the horse's bridle (靻).
  • Ancient harnesses used leather thongs (靻) for connection.

Collocations

  • Chariot strap(车靻)
  • Leather thong(皮靻)
  • Horse bridle(马靻)
  • Harness connection(靻连接)
  • Restraining strap(控靻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient chariots and horse equipment.
  • Reflects the importance of leatherworking in ancient Chinese transportation technology.
  • Used metaphorically for control or restraint in literary contexts.

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