Meaning of 长缨
长缨 means long ribbon; long cord; long rope; long tether. Pronounced cháng yīng.
- long ribbon; long cord
- long rope; long tether
- the duty to capture an enemy; the responsibility to serve the nation
Definitions & Examples
Hàn汉
guān官
zhī之
fú服
,
yǐ以
cháng长
yīng缨
xì系
guān冠
。
The ceremonial hats of Han dynasty officials were secured with long ribbons.
Shǒu手
chí持
cháng长
yīng缨
,
piān翩
piān翩
qǐ起
wǔ舞
。
Holding a long ribbon, she danced gracefully.