() — (archaic) female head ornament

Definition

佛 (fú) is an archaic word for a female head ornament, used in historical or literary contexts about ancient women. It refers to the ornament itself, not modern jewelry in general — 首饰 covers everyday jewelry like rings and necklaces.

noun
(archaic) female head ornament
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Examples

  • Tā tóu shàng dài de fó shì yín zhì de.
    The head ornament on her head is made of silver.
  • Gǔ dài guì zú de fó cháng yòng jīn yín zhì chéng.
    Ancient nobles' head ornaments were often made of gold and silver.
  • Zhè ge fó de gōng yì fēi cháng fù zá.
    This head ornament's craftsmanship is very complex.

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