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绂 (traditional: 紱) is a ceremonial silk cord or ribbon used to tie seals or medals onto official garments, marking the wearer's rank. The character combines the simplified silk radical 纟 (from 糹) with 犮, together evoking a thread on which ornaments are hung. Historically, it was closely associated with the attire of the nobility and high-ranking bureaucrats, serving as an enduring emblem of status within China's administrative system.
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