鞢 (xiè) - A leather strap or thong & part of horse tack or armor

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xiè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

鞢 · xiè

A leather strap or thong;

part of horse tack or armor;

also refers to a type of leather sheath or scabbard.

A leather strap or thongpart of horse tack or armoralso refers to a type of leather sheath

Usage highlights

saddle strapleather scabbardarmor strapleather thonghorse tackbelt strap

Synonyms

  • 带— belt, strap (more general term)
  • 鞘— scabbard, sheath

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The saddle strap (鞍鞢) needs adjustment.
  • He carried a sword in a leather scabbard (剑鞢).
  • Ancient warriors wore leather armor components (甲鞢).

Collocations

  • saddle strap(鞍鞢)
  • leather scabbard(剑鞢)
  • armor strap(甲鞢)
  • leather thong(皮鞢)
  • horse tack(马鞢)
  • belt strap(带鞢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with historical equestrian equipment and military gear.
  • Reflects the importance of leatherworking in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation.
  • Appears in classical texts describing armor and horse equipment.

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