珮 (pèi) - Jade pendant & an ornamental jade accessory worn at the waist

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pèi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

珮 · pèi

Jade pendant;

an ornamental jade accessory worn at the waist in ancient China.

Jade pendantan ornamental jade accessory worn at the waist

Usage highlights

Jade pendantPendant jadePendant ornamentWaist pendantJade pendant soundRibbon pendant

Synonyms

  • 佩— To wear; pendant (simplified/common form)
  • 玉佩— Jade pendant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an exquisite jade pendant (玉珮).
  • The ancient noblewoman's jade pendant (珮玉) was beautifully carved.
  • This jade pendant (珮饰) dates from the Han dynasty.
  • The waist pendant (腰珮) was a symbol of status.

Collocations

  • Jade pendant(玉珮)
  • Pendant jade(珮玉)
  • Pendant ornament(珮饰)
  • Waist pendant(腰珮)
  • Jade pendant sound(珮环)
  • Ribbon pendant(绶珮)

Idioms

  • I take it as a warning and keep it in mind(佩服佩服)
  • The sound of jade pendants(珮环之声)
  • Jade pendants and pearl tassels(珮珠缨络)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade pendants were important accessories in ancient Chinese aristocratic dress, symbolizing virtue and status.
  • The character 珮 specifically refers to jade ornaments worn at the waist, often as part of formal attire.
  • In traditional culture, the tinkling sound of jade pendants was considered elegant and refined.

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