kǎi

noun
technical

Meaning of

铠 means armor; coat of mail; (archaic) protective body armor made of metal plates or scales. Pronounced kǎi.

  • armor; coat of mail; (archaic) protective body armor made of metal plates or scales

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Definitions & Examples

guǎn
chén
liè
zhe
míng
dài
de
tiě
kǎi
 

The museum displays a set of iron armor from the Ming Dynasty.

dài
jiāng
jūn
shēn
chuān穿
jīn
kǎi
 
wēi
fēng
lǐn
lǐn
 

Ancient generals wore golden armor, looking majestic and imposing.

Shǒu
kǎi
shì
yòng
lái
bǎo
tóu
de
kǎi
jiǎ
 

A helmet is armor used to protect the head.

Zhè
tào
tiě
kǎi
hěn
zhòng
 
chuān穿
shàng
hòu
xíng
dòng
biàn便
 

This set of iron armor is very heavy, making movement difficult after putting it on.

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