金步搖
See also: 金步摇
Chinese
| metal; gold; money | a type of head ornament that was inserted just beneath a hair bun, with gold and pearls dangling from it as one walked | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (金步搖) | 金 | 步搖 | |
| simp. (金步摇) | 金 | 步摇 | |
Etymology
金 (gold) + 步 (step) + 搖 (to sway back and forth)
- this type of headpiece had dangling gold and pearl pieces which would sway back and forth as one walked.
Pronunciation
Noun
金步搖
- (archaic) a type of head ornament that was inserted just beneath a hair bun, it had gold and pearls which dangled from it as one walked
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