鞒 (qiáo) - Stirrup — the foot support on a saddle

鞒Tone 2

qiáo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鞒 · qiáo

Stirrup — the foot support on a saddle used in horseback riding.

Stirrup — the foot support on a saddle

Usage highlights

horse stirrupstirrup leathersaddle and stirrupiron stirrupwooden stirrup

Synonyms

  • 马镫— stirrup (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider placed his foot in the stirrup (马鞒).
  • Traditional saddles have two stirrups (两个鞒).
  • He adjusted the stirrup leather (鞒带).

Collocations

  • horse stirrup(马鞒)
  • stirrup leather(鞒带)
  • saddle and stirrup(鞍鞒)
  • iron stirrup(铁鞒)
  • wooden stirrup(木鞒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Stirrups were crucial innovations in cavalry warfare, allowing riders to stand and wield weapons more effectively.
  • The character contains the 'leather' radical 革, indicating its traditional construction material.
  • Stirrups played a significant role in the military successes of nomadic peoples and later Chinese dynasties.

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