韁 (jiāng) - Reins, bridle — the leather straps used to

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Reins, bridle — the leather straps used to control a horse.

Reins, bridle — the leather straps used to

Usage highlights

ReinsHorse reinsLong reinsLeather reinsHold the reinsDrop the reins

Synonyms

  • 缰— Reins, bridle (simplified variant)
  • 辔— Reins, bridle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider pulled on the reins (韁绳).
  • He held the horse's bridle (马韁).
  • A long rein (长韁) gives the horse more freedom.
  • The leather reins (皮韁) were well worn.

Collocations

  • Reins(韁绳)
  • Horse reins(马韁)
  • Long reins(长韁)
  • Leather reins(皮韁)
  • Hold the reins(执韁)
  • Drop the reins(脱韁)

Idioms

  • A runaway horse with broken reins(脱韁野马)
  • Hold the reins and whip(执韁挥鞭)
  • Pull the reins to stop the horse(勒韁止马)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically essential for horse riding, transportation, and cavalry in ancient China.
  • Symbolizes control, guidance, and restraint in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
  • Associated with nomadic cultures and the importance of horsemanship in Chinese history.

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