綖

简 𫄧 · 繁 綖
Mandarin · pinyin yán

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  1. cap tassels
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yán · the hanging flap in the front of a hat
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character · Etymology 1

  1. (historical) ornamental tassel hanging from a cap or crown
  2. (alt-of, alternative) alternative form of 延 (yán, “to delay”)

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