Definitions
braid; cord; sash
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縚 is a phono-semantic compound denoting a silk ribbon, cord, or braided sash for clothing and decoration. The semantic component 糸 ('silk') signals the material, while the phonetic 舀 ('ladle, scoop') indicates the pronunciation tāo. It refers to ornamental braided cords or sashes worn with traditional garments, underscoring their significance in historical attire. The character is often distinguished from 縧, which expresses a similar concept, by emphasizing the woven or braided texture of the silk cord. Usage is concentrated in literary descriptions, historical costume records, and texts detailing adornments associated with social class.
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