韨 (fú) - A ceremonial knee-cover made of leather used in & an official's rank insignia in ancient China.
韨 · fú
A ceremonial knee-cover made of leather used in ancient sacrificial rituals;
an official's rank insignia in ancient China.
A ceremonial knee-cover made of leather used inan official's rank insignia in ancient China.
Usage highlights
Ceremonial kneeRitual garmentOfficial insigniaLeather kneeRed kneeRemove the insignia
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The noble wore a ceremonial knee-cover (韨) during the rite.
- This artifact is an ancient ritual garment (祭服).
- The official's rank was indicated by his insignia (命韨).
Collocations
- Ceremonial knee-cover(韨)
- Ritual garment(祭韨)
- Official insignia(命韨)
- Leather knee-cover(皮韨)
- Red knee-cover(赤韨)
- Remove the insignia(解韨)
Idioms
- Wearing the ceremonial knee-cover and holding the jade tablet(韨冕琮璜)
- The knee-cover and the official cap(韨冕)
- Bestowing the knee-cover and the axe(赐韨锡钺)
Cultural background
FAQ- 韨 was a leather apron/knee-cover worn by nobles and officials during sacrificial ceremonies in the Zhou Dynasty.
- It served as a symbol of rank and authority, often mentioned in classical texts like the 'Book of Rites'.
- The character is archaic and primarily encountered in historical or classical Chinese contexts.