cháng
yīng

literary
technical

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
guān
zhī
 
cháng
yīng
guān
 

The ceremonial hats of Han dynasty officials were secured with long ribbons.

Shǒu
chí
cháng
yīng
 
piān
piān
 

Holding a long ribbon, she danced gracefully.

Relations

Measure Words

/ tiáo
Primary
/ gēn