鑺 (qú) - A decorative hairpin or ornamental hair accessory worn

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qú ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

鑺 · qú

A decorative hairpin or ornamental hair accessory worn in ancient China, often made of jade, gold, or other precious materials.

A decorative hairpin or ornamental hair accessory worn

Usage highlights

Jade hairpinGold hairpinHairpin and earringPhoenix hairpinDragon hairpinPearl hairpin

Synonyms

  • 簪— hairpin, hair clasp
  • 钗— hairpin, hair ornament
  • 笄— hairpin for tying hair

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient noblewoman wore an exquisite jade hairpin (玉鑺).
  • Archaeologists discovered a gold hair ornament (金鑺) in the tomb.
  • Traditional Hanfu hairstyles often incorporated hairpins (头鑺).

Collocations

  • Jade hairpin(玉鑺)
  • Gold hairpin(金鑺)
  • Hairpin and earring(鑺珥)
  • Phoenix hairpin(凤鑺)
  • Dragon hairpin(龙鑺)
  • Pearl hairpin(珠鑺)

Idioms

  • Jade hairpins and silk robes(玉鑺罗襦)
  • Golden hairpins and jade pendants(金鑺玉珮)
  • Hairpins and skirts swaying(鑺裙摇曳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Hairpins were important status symbols in ancient China, indicating social rank and wealth.
  • Jade hairpins were particularly valued for their beauty and cultural significance in Chinese tradition.
  • Hairpins were commonly used in traditional wedding ceremonies and formal occasions.
  • The character appears in classical literature describing aristocratic women's adornments.

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