鞱 (tāo) - Sheath or scabbard for a sword or knife & a case or cover for a blade.

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tāo ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

鞱 · tāo

Sheath or scabbard for a sword or knife;

a case or cover for a blade.

Sheath or scabbard for a sword or knifea case or cover for a blade.

Usage highlights

Sword sheathKnife scabbardLeather sheathBlade coverSheath makingSheath ornamentation

Synonyms

  • 鞘— sheath, scabbard
  • 套— cover, case

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword was kept in a leather sheath (刀鞱).
  • He drew the blade from its scabbard (从鞱中拔出).
  • A finely crafted sword sheath (精美的剑鞱).

Collocations

  • Sword sheath(刀鞱)
  • Knife scabbard(匕首鞱)
  • Leather sheath(皮鞱)
  • Blade cover(刃鞱)
  • Sheath making(制鞱)
  • Sheath ornamentation(鞱饰)

Idioms

  • To draw a sword from its sheath(拔剑出鞱)
  • A sword in its sheath(剑在鞱中)
  • To return the sword to its scabbard(还剑入鞱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for weapon storage and protection in ancient China.
  • Associated with martial culture and the craftsmanship of weapon accessories.

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