兂 (zān) - Ancient form of 簪 (hairpin) & to wear in the hair.
兂 · zān
Ancient form of 簪 (hairpin);
to wear in the hair.
Ancient form of 簪 (hairpin)to wear in the hair.
Usage highlights
Ancient hairpinHair accessoryJade hairpin
Synonyms
- 簪— hairpin (modern equivalent)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- An ancient hair ornament(兂)
- To fasten the hair with a pin(兂发)
Collocations
- Ancient hairpin(古兂)
- Hair accessory(发兂)
- Jade hairpin(玉兂)
Cultural background
FAQ- 兂 is an ancient character for hairpin, later replaced by 簪.
- Hairpins were important status symbols and accessories in ancient Chinese culture.