dǐng
zhū

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Meaning of 顶珠

顶珠 means pearl ornament on Qing Dynasty official hats indicating rank; finial. Pronounced dǐng zhū.

  • pearl ornament on Qing Dynasty official hats indicating rank; finial

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
dǐng
guān
mào
shàng
de
dǐng
zhū
shì
hóng
bǎo
shí
zuò
de
 
shuō
míng
pèi
dài
zhě
shì
pǐn
yuán
 

The finial on this official hat is made of ruby, indicating the wearer was a first-rank official.

Qīng
cháo
guān
yuán
de
dǐng
zhū
àn
pǐn
yǒu
tóng
de
cái
zhì
 
cóng
bǎo
shí
dào
děng
 

Qing Dynasty officials' hat pearls came in different materials depending on rank, ranging from precious stones to glass.

shōu
cáng
le
dài
de
dǐng
zhū
r
 
suī
rán
 
dàn
zuò
gōng
jīng
 

He collected an ancient hat finial; though small, it is exquisitely crafted.

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