鞩 (qiào) - A variant form of the character 鞘 (qiào),

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qiào ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鞩 · qiào

A variant form of the character 鞘 (qiào), meaning 'scabbard' or 'sheath' for a sword or knife.

A variant form of the character 鞘 (qiào),

Usage highlights

Sword scabbardKnife sheathLeather sheathScabbard mouthScabbard tipScabbard ornament

Synonyms

  • 鞘— scabbard; sheath

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword was drawn from its scabbard (剑从鞩中抽出).
  • He wore a dagger in a leather sheath (他佩戴了一把带皮鞩的匕首).
  • The scabbard was intricately decorated (这个鞩装饰得很精美).

Collocations

  • Sword scabbard(剑鞩)
  • Knife sheath(刀鞩)
  • Leather sheath(皮鞩)
  • Scabbard mouth(鞩口)
  • Scabbard tip(鞩末)
  • Scabbard ornament(鞩饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a historical variant primarily related to weaponry and military equipment.
  • Its usage is largely obsolete in modern contexts, having been standardized to 鞘.

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