鞯 (jiān) - Saddle — specifically refers to the saddle blanket

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Saddle — specifically refers to the saddle blanket or padding placed under a saddle on a horse's back.

Saddle — specifically refers to the saddle blanket

Usage highlights

Saddle and blanketHorse saddleEmbroidered saddle padLeather saddle blanketGolden saddleJade saddle

Synonyms

  • 鞍— Saddle (the main seat structure)
  • 垫— Cushion, pad (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider adjusted the saddle (鞍鞯) before mounting.
  • Traditional saddles often had embroidered padding (绣花鞯).
  • He cleaned the horse's saddle blanket (马鞯) after the ride.
  • The leather saddle pad (皮鞯) was well worn.

Collocations

  • Saddle and blanket(鞍鞯)
  • Horse saddle(马鞯)
  • Embroidered saddle pad(绣鞯)
  • Leather saddle blanket(皮鞯)
  • Golden saddle(金鞯)
  • Jade saddle(玉鞯)

Idioms

  • Preparing saddles and horses(整鞍备鞯)
  • Golden saddle and jade bridle(金鞯玉辔)
  • Saddle and stirrups(鞍鞯镫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically an essential component of horse riding equipment in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often mentioned in classical poetry and literature describing cavalry or travel.
  • High-quality saddles with decorative padding were status symbols among nobility and warriors.

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