楴 (tì) - Hairpin or ornamental hair stick used in ancient & also refers to a type of ancient official

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Hairpin or ornamental hair stick used in ancient China;

also refers to a type of ancient official headdress.

Hairpin or ornamental hair stick used in ancientalso refers to a type of ancient official

Usage highlights

Jade hairpinGold hairpinBronze hairpinHair ornamentAncient hairpinHairpin and earring

Synonyms

  • 簪— hairpin, hair clasp
  • 钗— hairpin, hair clasp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an exquisite jade hairpin (玉楴) in her hair.
  • The ancient painting shows women with elaborate hair ornaments (楴饰).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze hairpin (铜楴) from the Han dynasty.
  • The noblewoman's hair was adorned with a golden hair stick (金楴).

Collocations

  • Jade hairpin(玉楴)
  • Gold hairpin(金楴)
  • Bronze hairpin(铜楴)
  • Hair ornament(楴饰)
  • Ancient hairpin(古楴)
  • Hairpin and earring(楴珥)

Idioms

  • Hairpin and skirt(楴裙)
  • Broken hairpin(断楴)
  • Hairpin tassel(楴缨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Hairpins were important status symbols in ancient China, indicating social rank and wealth.
  • Different materials like jade, gold, and bronze were used for hairpins depending on one's social class.
  • Hairpins were commonly given as gifts and heirlooms in traditional Chinese families.
  • The character appears in classical literature describing ancient hairstyles and court customs.

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