pèi

辔

Character · NounTraditional轡

reins; bridle

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

reins and bit; bridle (for controlling draught animals)

literary

An archaic or literary term specifically for horse or cattle harness. Used in classical literature, historical contexts, or idioms.

Tā他
jǐn紧
wò握
mǎ马
pèi辔
 ，
cè策
mǎ马
bēn奔
chí驰
 。

He gripped the horse's reins tightly and galloped away.

Jiāng将
jūn军
zhèn振
pèi辔
 ，
sān三
jūn军
jiē皆
dòng动
 。

The general shook the reins, and the entire army moved.

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àn按
pèi辔
xú徐
xíng行

to rein in and proceed slowly (idiom); to act with caution