篸 (cǎn) - Decorative hairpin & to insert or adorn

篸Tone 3

cǎn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

篸 · cǎn

Decorative hairpin;

to insert or adorn;

also refers to uneven or irregular appearance.

Decorative hairpinto insert or adornalso refers to uneven or irregular appearance.

Usage highlights

HairpinJade hairpinInsert decorativelyRugged rocksUneven appearanceCloud hairpin

Synonyms

  • 簪— hairpin (more common character for hairpin)
  • 钗— hairpin, hair clasp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a jade hairpin in her hair (玉篸).
  • The branches were inserted decoratively (篸插).
  • The mountain path was rugged and uneven (篸岩).

Collocations

  • Hairpin(发篸)
  • Jade hairpin(玉篸)
  • Insert decoratively(篸插)
  • Rugged rocks(篸岩)
  • Uneven appearance(参篸)
  • Cloud hairpin(云篸)

Idioms

  • Cloud hairpin and mist belt(云篸雾带)
  • Jade hairpin and pearl shoes(玉篸珠履)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, hairpins (篸) were important hair ornaments, especially for women, indicating social status and aesthetic taste.
  • Hairpins made of jade, gold, or silver were common among nobility and the wealthy.
  • The character also appears in poetic descriptions of natural scenery, suggesting irregular, rugged beauty.

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