韀 (jiān) - Saddle flap & the leather flaps or coverings on either side

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Saddle flap;

the leather flaps or coverings on either side of a horse's saddle.

Saddle flapthe leather flaps or coverings on either side

Usage highlights

Saddle flapSaddle and flapsLeather flapSaddle flap coverSaddle flap decoration

Synonyms

  • 鞍— Saddle (the main seat part)
  • 鞯— Saddle blanket or cloth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider adjusted the saddle flaps (马韀).
  • Traditional saddles had ornate flaps (鞍韀).
  • He repaired the worn saddle flap (皮韀).

Collocations

  • Saddle flap(马韀)
  • Saddle and flaps(鞍韀)
  • Leather flap(皮韀)
  • Saddle flap cover(韀盖)
  • Saddle flap decoration(韀饰)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with traditional Chinese horsemanship and cavalry equipment.
  • Reflects the importance of horse riding in historical Chinese military and transportation.

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