(wàn) - An ancient, rare character referring to a type

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wàn | 18 strokes | radical:

· wàn

An ancient, rare character referring to a type of decorative metal ornament, particularly a metal hairpin or headdress decoration.

An ancient, rare character referring to a type

Usage highlights

gold hair ornamentdecorative metal piecebronze ornamentancient headdressmetal decoration

Synonyms

  • hairpin
  • hairpin, hair clasp
  • ornament, decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient hairpin was made of gold (金鎫).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze decorative piece (青铜鎫饰).
  • This character appears in classical texts about ornaments (古文献中的鎫).

Collocations

  • gold hair ornament(金鎫)
  • decorative metal piece(鎫饰)
  • bronze ornament(青铜鎫)
  • ancient headdress(古鎫)
  • metal decoration(金属鎫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鎫 appears in ancient Chinese texts describing metal ornaments and jewelry.
  • The character reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese metalworking and decorative arts.
  • As a rare character, it primarily appears in historical or specialized contexts rather than modern usage.

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