紖
rope for leading cattle or horses
Strokes10
Readings
On'yomi
- チン
- ジン
- イン
Kun'yomi
—
Meaning
紖 centers on a rope or tether used specifically for leading cattle or horses.
Study
Etymology
紖 combines 糸 (thread/rope) with 引 (pull), suggesting a rope for pulling or leading animals. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is clear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 糸 is thread or rope, and the right side 引 means pull. Picture a rope pulling a cow or horse along: 紖 is a lead rope.
Reading mnemonic
For チン, imagine a chin strap on a horse's halter: chin -> チン, and the rope leads the horse.