鞗 (tiáo) - Leather reins or bridle for a horse & a strap or thong used in horse tack.

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鞗 · tiáo

Leather reins or bridle for a horse;

a strap or thong used in horse tack.

Leather reins or bridle for a horsea strap or thong used in horse tack.

Usage highlights

Leather reinsGolden bridleHold the reinsHorse bridleBridle strap

Synonyms

  • 缰— reins
  • 辔— bridle, reins

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider adjusted the leather reins (鞗革).
  • Ancient chariots used decorated bridles (金鞗).
  • He held the reins tightly (执鞗).

Collocations

  • Leather reins(鞗革)
  • Golden bridle(金鞗)
  • Hold the reins(执鞗)
  • Horse bridle(马鞗)
  • Bridle strap(鞗带)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing horse-drawn chariots and equestrian equipment.
  • Represents ancient Chinese horsemanship and chariot culture.
  • Now considered a rare character, primarily of historical interest.

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