(lóu) - A type of leather shoe or boot & also refers to a leather drum or musical

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· lóu

A type of leather shoe or boot;

also refers to a leather drum or musical instrument made of leather.

A type of leather shoe or bootalso refers to a leather drum or musical

Usage highlights

Leather shoesLeather bootsLeather drumFootwearShoemakerLeather crafts

Synonyms

  • shoe (general term)
  • boot
  • footwear, shoes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient leather shoes(鞻鞋)
  • Leather drum instrument(鞻鼓)
  • Traditional footwear(鞻履)

Collocations

  • Leather shoes(鞻鞋)
  • Leather boots(鞻靴)
  • Leather drum(鞻鼓)
  • Footwear(鞻履)
  • Shoemaker(鞻工)
  • Leather crafts(鞻艺)

Idioms

  • Fine leather craftsmanship(精工鞻艺)
  • Drum beats from leather instruments(鞻鼓声声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to traditional leather footwear and musical instruments in ancient China
  • Associated with craftsmanship and traditional leatherworking techniques
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily found in historical texts

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