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zān

Description

簪是古代女人用来插头发的东西。

现在很多人穿汉服的时候,也会用簪来做头发。

Meanings

zān

hairpin; ornamental pin for the hair

她头上戴着一支漂亮的簪。

zān

to fasten or wear in the hair

她把花簪在头发上。

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Notes

  • Nuance

    簪 is more classical/elegant; 发夹 is the everyday modern word for hair clip.

  • Etymology

    originally a bamboo or jade pin used to hold up long hair in ancient China.

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