Definitions
braid; cord; sash
Etymology
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縚 is a phono-semantic compound meaning a silk ribbon, cord, or braided sash used for clothing and decoration. Its semantic component 糸 links it to silk and textiles, while the phonetic component 舀 provides the "tāo" pronunciation. The character often describes ornamental belts or woven cords from traditional garments, reflecting the significance of textile accessories in historical attire. Though similar to characters like 縧, 縚 specifically emphasizes the woven or braided quality of the cord. It appears mainly in literary descriptions of clothing, historical costume records, and texts detailing adornments of different social classes.