鞽 (qiáo) - A stirrup (for mounting and riding a horse) & also refers to certain types of footwear or

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qiáo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鞽 · qiáo

A stirrup (for mounting and riding a horse);

also refers to certain types of footwear or decorative tassels.

A stirrup (for mounting and riding a horse)also refers to certain types of footwear or

Usage highlights

Horse stirrupStirrup leatherIron stirrupOrnamental stirrupStirrup

Synonyms

  • 镫— stirrup (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider placed his foot in the stirrup (马鞽).
  • Traditional Mongolian riding gear includes ornate stirrups (装饰性马鞽).
  • He adjusted the stirrup leathers before mounting (鞽带).

Collocations

  • Horse stirrup(马鞽)
  • Stirrup leather(鞽带)
  • Iron stirrup(铁鞽)
  • Ornamental stirrup(装饰鞽)
  • Stirrup-shaped object(鞽形物)

Idioms

  • To have one's foot in the stirrup(脚踩马鞽)
  • As secure as a stirrup(稳如马鞽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Stirrups were crucial in cavalry warfare, enabling stable mounted combat.
  • Ornate stirrups were status symbols among nomadic steppe cultures.
  • The character reflects the importance of equestrian culture in Chinese history.

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