() - Ancient Chinese term for a type of decorative & also a rare surname.

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Ancient Chinese term for a type of decorative hairpin or ornament;

also a rare surname.

Ancient Chinese term for a type of decorativealso a rare surname.

Usage highlights

Ancient hairpinDecorative ornamentRare surname

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient hair ornament()
  • A rare surname()
  • Used in historical texts for decorative items()

Collocations

  • Ancient hairpin()
  • Decorative ornament()
  • Rare surname()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a term for hair ornaments.
  • Used as a rare surname in historical contexts.

FAQ