shòu
绶
ribbon; sash; official cord
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
silk ribbon attached to an official seal or medal; ceremonial sash
formalOriginally referred to the colored silk ribbons attached to official seals in ancient China, indicating rank. Now also used for ceremonial sashes and medals.
Huò获
jiǎng奖
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
xiōng胸
qián前
pèi佩
dài戴
zhe着
jīn金
sè色
de的
shòu绶
dài带
。
The winning athlete wore a golden sash across his chest.
Gǔ古
dài代
guān官
yuán员
de的
yìn印
shòu绶
dài代
biǎo表
qí其
shēn身
fèn份
hé和
dì地
wèi位
。
The official seal and ribbon represented the rank and status of ancient officials.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
zǐ紫
shòu绶
shì是
huáng皇
dì帝
qīn亲
zì自
cì赐
yǔ予
de的
。
This purple cord was personally bestowed by the emperor.