韉 (jiān) - Saddle blanket & saddle cloth

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韉 · jiān

Saddle blanket;

saddle cloth;

the padding placed under a saddle.

Saddle blanketsaddle cloththe padding placed under a saddle.

Usage highlights

Saddle blanketSaddle and paddingLeather saddle clothGolden saddle blanketJade saddleSaddle blanket and bridle

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rider adjusted the saddle blanket (马韉) before mounting.
  • Traditional saddles often include thick padding (鞍韉).
  • The leather saddle cloth (皮韉) was beautifully tooled.
  • He cleaned the dust from the horse's saddle blanket (马韉).

Collocations

  • Saddle blanket(马韉)
  • Saddle and padding(鞍韉)
  • Leather saddle cloth(皮韉)
  • Golden saddle blanket(金韉)
  • Jade saddle(玉韉)
  • Saddle blanket and bridle(韉辔)

Idioms

  • Jade saddle and pearl bridle(玉韉珠络)
  • Golden saddle and precious stirrups(金韉宝镫)
  • Fine horse with carved saddle(宝马雕韉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with equestrian equipment in historical contexts, especially during dynastic periods.
  • Often appears in classical poetry and literature describing noble steeds and cavalry.
  • Represents wealth and status when decorated with precious materials like jade or gold.

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