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韁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
韁jiāngbridle, reinszg, 22 strokes, radical 革
jiāng(jiang1)jiang T1
  1. 1bridle, reins
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March 24, 2026

韁jiāng(jiang1)

The character 韁 (jiāng) refers to a bridle or reins used to control a horse. It is commonly used in contexts related to horseback riding or equestrian activities, emphasizing the control and guidance of an animal. In a broader sense, it can symbolize control or restraint in various situations.

Strokes22Radical革
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, horsemanship was an important skill among nobility and military leaders, making the bridle a significant symbol of control and authority. The practice of riding horses is deeply rooted in Chinese history, reflecting the importance of horses in transportation and warfare.

Memory Tip

Imagine a horse wearing a bridle (音 'yin' sounds like 'yin' in 'yin-yang') that helps its rider steer and control its movements. The character 韁 visually resembles a horse being guided, with the '音' (yīn) component at the top hinting at sound, which connects to the sound of commands given while riding.

Meanings of 韁

jiāng(jiang1)
1bridle, reins
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About 韁

韁Simplified
22Strokes
革Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 韁 in formal contexts related to equestrianism; it is less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马韁' (mǎ jiāng, horse reins) and '戴韁' (dài jiāng, to wear a bridle). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 韁 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of related terms in the context of animals and control. Focus on learning related characters and phrases that involve animals, as they often appear in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 韁 (jiāng) with similar characters like 嚼 (jiáo, to chew) due to pronunciation similarities. Remember that 韁 specifically relates to equestrian equipment, not food.

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Etymology of 韁

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)革
+
Phonetic (sound)畺
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Origin

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Decomposition of 韁

IDS Structure⿰革畺
韁Full Character
=
革ge2
left
畺jiang1
right
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How to say bridle, reins in Chinese

“bridle, reins” in Chinese is韁jiāng

The character 韁 (jiāng) refers to a bridle or reins used to control a horse. It is commonly used in contexts related to horseback riding or equestrian activities, emphasizing the control and guidance of an animal. In a broader sense, it can symbolize control or restraint in various situations.

When to use 韁

Be mindful of using 韁 in formal contexts related to equestrianism; it is less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马韁' (mǎ jiāng, horse reins) and '戴韁' (dài jiāng, to wear a bridle). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 韁 (jiāng) with similar characters like 嚼 (jiáo, to chew) due to pronunciation similarities. Remember that 韁 specifically relates to equestrian equipment, not food.

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Word Family of 韁

Words Containing This Character5
缰绳reins韁繩
缰jiāngbridle韁
脱缰runaway (horse)脫韁
脱缰之马out of control脫韁之馬
名缰利锁the victim of one's own success名韁利鎖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 韁

音 (yīn) refers specifically to sound or tone, while 韁 (jiāng) emphasizes physical control over an animal.

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