bǐng
鞞
scabbard; sheath
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
scabbard; sheath for a sword or knife
literaryA classical literary term for a sword scabbard, primarily found in ancient texts or formal literary contexts. It is not used in modern spoken Chinese.
Gǔ古
dài代
wǔ武
shì士
yāo腰
jiān间
bì必
pèi佩
jiàn剑
yǔ与
bǐng鞞
。
Ancient warriors always wore a sword and its scabbard at their waist.
Qí其
dāo刀
fēng锋
lì利
，
bǐng鞞
shì饰
jīng精
měi美
。
The blade is sharp, and the scabbard is exquisitely decorated.
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Gǔ古
shū书
yǒu有
yún云
：
“
Dāo刀
bǐng鞞
běng琫
bì珌
。
”
An ancient text states, 'The scabbard has its top and bottom fittings.'