yên khấu
Definition
- Noun:
- Bridle: A piece of equipment used to control a horse, consisting of the headstall, bit, and reins. It is the primary harness for guiding and directing a horse.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người kỵ sĩ nắm chặt yên khấu. (The rider gripped the bridle tightly.)
- Chiếc yên khấu mới được làm từ da thuộc. (The new bridle is made from leather.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "yên khấu" is a classical or literary compound, where "yên" refers to the saddle and "khấu" refers to the bit or bridle. In modern usage, it is understood as a single unit meaning "bridle," though it literally combines the two key elements of riding gear.
Variants and Related Words
Dây cương (n): Reins. The straps held by the rider to control the horse via the bridle.
- Cô ấy kéo dây cương để ngựa dừng lại. (She pulled the reins to stop the horse.)
Bộ khớp ngựa (n): Horse tack. A general term for the equipment used for riding and handling horses.
- Yên ngựa (n): Saddle. The seat for the rider on a horse's back.
Synonyms
- Bridle: The standard English equivalent for "yên khấu".
- Headstall: The part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head.
Related Idioms
- Nắm yên khấu: To hold the bridle. This can be used figuratively to mean taking control or assuming leadership of a situation.
- Anh ấy phải nắm yên khấu công ty sau khi giám đốc nghỉ hưu. (He had to take the reins of the company after the director retired.)