韒 (qiào) - A sheath or scabbard for a sword or & a protective case for a blade.

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qiào ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

韒 · qiào

A sheath or scabbard for a sword or knife;

a protective case for a blade.

A sheath or scabbard for a sword ora protective case for a blade.

Usage highlights

Sword sheathBlade scabbardDraw from sheathReturn to sheathLeather sheathSheath mouth

Synonyms

  • 鞘— sheath, scabbard
  • 室— sheath (archaic)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword was kept in its sheath (韒).
  • He drew the blade from its scabbard (出韒).
  • A finely crafted sword sheath (刀韒).

Collocations

  • Sword sheath(刀韒)
  • Blade scabbard(刃韒)
  • Draw from sheath(出韒)
  • Return to sheath(入韒)
  • Leather sheath(皮韒)
  • Sheath mouth(韒口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient weapon accessories from pre-modern China.
  • Associated with martial culture and the practical aspects of carrying bladed weapons.
  • Appears in classical texts and historical descriptions of military equipment.

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