kǎi
铠
armor; mail
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
armor; coat of mail; (archaic) protective body armor made of metal plates or scales
Refers specifically to ancient body armor, typically made of iron or steel plates linked together. In modern contexts, often used in historical, literary, or gaming contexts.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
yī一
fù副
míng明
dài代
de的
tiě铁
kǎi铠
。
The museum displays a set of iron armor from the Ming Dynasty.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiāng将
jūn军
shēn身
chuān穿
jīn金
kǎi铠
，
wēi威
fēng风
lǐn凛
lǐn凛
。
Ancient generals wore golden armor, looking majestic and imposing.
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Shǒu首
kǎi铠
shì是
yòng用
lái来
bǎo保
hù护
tóu头
bù部
de的
kǎi铠
jiǎ甲
。
A helmet is armor used to protect the head.
Zhè这
tào套
tiě铁
kǎi铠
hěn很
zhòng重
，
chuān穿
shàng上
hòu后
xíng行
dòng动
bù不
biàn便
。
This set of iron armor is very heavy, making movement difficult after putting it on.