(quàn) - Leather loop or strap on a carriage & a type of ancient headgear

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Leather loop or strap on a carriage;

a type of ancient headgear;

also refers to something that is bent or curved.

Leather loop or strap on a carriagea type of ancient headgearalso refers to something that is bent or

Usage highlights

carriage strapleather loopcurved objectancient headgear
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The leather strap on the carriage (韏) was essential for harnessing.
  • He wore a ceremonial headdress (韏) during the ritual.
  • The ancient text described a curved object (韏).

Collocations

  • carriage strap(车韏)
  • leather loop(皮韏)
  • curved object(曲韏)
  • ancient headgear(首韏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts related to carriages and ceremonial attire.
  • Rarely used in modern language, primarily of historical interest.

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