鞙 (xuàn) - A leather strap or ornament on a horse's & a fine silk fabric

鞙Tone 4

xuàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鞙 · xuàn

A leather strap or ornament on a horse's harness;

a fine silk fabric;

to hang down.

A leather strap or ornament on a horse'sa fine silk fabricto hang down.

Usage highlights

Leather strapHorse ornamentSilk fabricHanging decorationHarness accessoryDecorative pendant

Synonyms

  • 带— belt, strap
  • 缰— rein, halter
  • 绸— silk fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's leather ornament (鞙) was beautifully crafted.
  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (鞙).
  • The decorations hang down (鞙) from the ceiling.
  • Ancient harnesses often had decorative straps (鞙).

Collocations

  • Leather strap(鞙带)
  • Horse ornament(马鞙)
  • Silk fabric(丝鞙)
  • Hanging decoration(垂鞙)
  • Harness accessory(鞍鞙)
  • Decorative pendant(饰鞙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to leather components in horse harnesses in ancient China.
  • Later extended to describe fine silk fabrics and hanging decorations.
  • Reflects the importance of horse culture and textile craftsmanship in Chinese history.

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