鞸 (bì) - A leather knee cover used in ancient Chinese & also refers to a type of ancient ornament

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鞸 · bì

A leather knee cover used in ancient Chinese ceremonial dress;

also refers to a type of ancient ornament or decoration.

A leather knee cover used in ancient Chinesealso refers to a type of ancient ornament

Usage highlights

leather knee coverceremonial 鞸ancient ornamentcourt attire with 鞸Zhou dynasty 鞸ritual dress 鞸

Synonyms

  • 蔽膝— knee cover (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official wore ceremonial knee covers (鞸) during the ritual.
  • Ancient court attire included leather decorations called 鞸.
  • Archaeologists found remnants of a 鞸 in the tomb.
  • The 鞸 was part of formal dress in Zhou dynasty ceremonies.

Collocations

  • leather knee cover(皮鞸)
  • ceremonial 鞸(礼鞸)
  • ancient ornament(古鞸)
  • court attire with 鞸(朝服带鞸)
  • Zhou dynasty 鞸(周代鞸)
  • ritual dress 鞸(祭服之鞸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鞸 was part of formal court dress in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou dynasty.
  • It functioned as both a decorative element and a symbol of rank in ceremonial contexts.
  • The character reflects the importance of ritual and hierarchy in traditional Chinese culture.

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