鞞 (bǐng) - Scabbard, sheath & a type of drum used in ancient times

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bǐng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鞞 · bǐng

Scabbard, sheath;

a type of drum used in ancient times;

also appears in historical names and texts.

Scabbard, sheatha type of drum used in ancient timesalso appears in historical names and texts.

Usage highlights

Sword scabbardMilitary drumLeather sheathDrum soundAncient county nameBattle drum

Synonyms

  • 鞘— scabbard, sheath
  • 鼓— drum (for the drum meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword was kept in its scabbard (刀鞞).
  • Ancient military ceremonies used drums (鞞鼓).
  • The term appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经).
  • Historical place names contained this character (鞞县).

Collocations

  • Sword scabbard(刀鞞)
  • Military drum(鞞鼓)
  • Leather sheath(皮鞞)
  • Drum sound(鞞声)
  • Ancient county name(鞞县)
  • Battle drum(战鞞)

Idioms

  • The sound of drums and bells(鼓鞞之声)
  • Military drum signals(鞞角之音)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese classics including the Book of Songs.
  • Used in historical military contexts for drums and weapon storage.
  • Found in ancient place names during certain dynastic periods.

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