韨
ancient sacrificial apron; silk seal cord
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
ancient leather apron (worn during sacrifices)
archaicRefers to a specific piece of ceremonial attire in ancient Chinese rites, made of soft tanned leather (熟皮) and worn on the front of the lower body.
During Zhou dynasty sacrifices, officials all wore leather aprons to symbolize their rank.
The sacrificial apron was made of soft leather, shaped like an apron, covering the front of the knees.
noun
ancient silk cord for sealing official stamps
archaicRefers to the colored silk ribbon (often purple or blue) used in ancient times to tie and seal imperial seals or official stamps, serving as a symbol of authority.
Since the Qin and Han dynasties, imperial seals have been tied with silk cords to signify their importance.
The color of the seal cord varied according to official rank, with purple being the most prestigious.