鞈 (gé) - Ancient leather armor & protective covering worn in battle

鞈Tone 2

gé ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

鞈 · gé

Ancient leather armor;

protective covering worn in battle;

also refers to drum sounds or drumming.

Ancient leather armorprotective covering worn in battlealso refers to drum sounds or drumming.

Usage highlights

Leather armorArmor and helmetDrum soundMilitary armorProtective gearAncient armor

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 裸— naked, unarmored
  • 露— exposed, uncovered

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wore leather armor (鞈) for protection.
  • Ancient Chinese soldiers used various types of armor (甲鞈).
  • The drum produced a deep sound (鼓鞈之声).
  • Military equipment included both armor and weapons (兵鞈).

Collocations

  • Leather armor(革鞈)
  • Armor and helmet(甲鞈)
  • Drum sound(鼓鞈)
  • Military armor(兵鞈)
  • Protective gear(护鞈)
  • Ancient armor(古鞈)

Idioms

  • The sound of drums and bells(鼓鞈之音)
  • Armor and weapons prepared(甲鞈既备)
  • Protected by leather armor(革鞈护身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese military technology and protective gear from the Warring States period.
  • Used in classical texts to describe both physical armor and metaphorical protection.
  • Appears in historical records of ancient Chinese warfare and military equipment.

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