珈 (jiā): jade ornament worn in the hair

Meanings

1 jade ornament worn in the hair
2 jewelry

Characters

珈

jiā

jade hair ornament

Examples

古代贵族妇女戴珈作为装饰。

Gǔdài guìzú fùnǚ dài jiā zuòwéi zhuāngshì.

Noble women in ancient times wore jade hair ornaments as decoration.

Tips

history

珈 originally referred to a specific type of jade hairpin worn by noblewomen in ancient China. Today it mainly appears in names and the transliteration 瑜珈 (yoga).

Stroke Order

珈 jiā

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