鞅 (yāng) - Yāng — refers to a martingale (horse harness) & yoke

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yāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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鞅 · yāng

Yāng — refers to a martingale (horse harness);

yoke;

burden;

also used in historical contexts.

Yāng — refers to a martingale (horse harness)yokeburden

Usage highlights

martingaleShang Yangburdened with affairshorse harnessyoke and martingalereforms of Shang Yang

Synonyms

  • 轭— yoke (similar function in controlling animals)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's martingale (鞅) kept the harness in place.
  • He felt burdened by responsibilities (鞅掌).
  • Shang Yang was a famous Qin statesman (商鞅).
  • The historical figure is known for his reforms (商鞅变法).

Collocations

  • martingale(鞅)
  • Shang Yang(商鞅)
  • burdened with affairs(鞅掌)
  • horse harness(马鞅)
  • yoke and martingale(鞅轭)
  • reforms of Shang Yang(商鞅变法)

Idioms

  • Reforms of Shang Yang(商鞅变法)
  • Burdened with official duties(鞅掌之劳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known from the historical figure Shang Yang (商鞅), a Legalist philosopher and statesman of the Qin state.
  • His reforms, known as 'Shang Yang's reforms', helped strengthen Qin and pave the way for the unification of China.
  • The character originally referred to a part of horse harness, symbolizing control and restraint.

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