(bèi) - Saddle blanket & horse gear

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Saddle blanket;

horse gear;

to saddle a horse.

Saddle blankethorse gearto saddle a horse.

Usage highlights

Saddle a horseSaddle blanketHorse gearLeather saddleSaddle and bridle

Synonyms

  • saddle
  • bridle, reins

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He saddled the horse (鞁马).
  • The saddle blanket was beautifully decorated (装饰华丽的鞁).
  • Ancient cavalry required proper horse gear (骑兵需要合适的鞁具).

Collocations

  • Saddle a horse(鞁马)
  • Saddle blanket(马鞁)
  • Horse gear(鞁具)
  • Leather saddle(革鞁)
  • Saddle and bridle(鞍鞁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in historical contexts related to horse equipment and cavalry.
  • Reflects the importance of horses in ancient Chinese transportation and warfare.
  • Appears in classical texts describing military preparations and equestrian culture.

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