(hóng) - Hóng — a leather cushion or mat placed

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hóng | 14 strokes | radical:

· hóng

Hóng — a leather cushion or mat placed on the crossbar of a carriage or chariot for kneeling or resting.

Hóng — a leather cushion or mat placed

Usage highlights

carriage kneeling matleather cushionchariot crossbar padsoft leather mat

Synonyms

  • cushion, mat
  • cushion, mattress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kneeling mat on the carriage (车鞃) was made of soft leather.
  • He rested his knees on the carriage cushion (鞃垫).
  • The chariot's crossbar was fitted with a leather pad (鞃).

Collocations

  • carriage kneeling mat(车鞃)
  • leather cushion(鞃垫)
  • chariot crossbar pad(轼鞃)
  • soft leather mat(柔鞃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese carriages and chariots, particularly during the Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • Reflects the material culture and comfort considerations in early Chinese transportation.

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