jī
及笄
hairpin; coming-of-age ceremony for women
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
hairpin (used to fasten hair)
archaicRefers specifically to the hairpin used in ancient times. It is the central object in the coming-of-age ceremony.
Gǔ古
dài代
nǚ女
zǐ子
jí及
jī笄
shí时
yào要
xíng行
jī笄
lǐ礼
。
In ancient times, a hairpin ceremony was held when a girl came of age.
Zhè这
zhī只
yù玉
jī笄
shì是
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
wén文
wù物
。
This jade hairpin is a precious cultural relic.
verb
to reach the age of fifteen (for women); to perform the coming-of-age ceremony
archaicUsed specifically for the ancient ritual marking a girl's transition to adulthood at age fifteen. Often found in the compound "及笄 (jíjī)".
Zhè这
wèi位
nǚ女
zǐ子
nián年
fāng方
jí及
jī笄
。
This young lady has just reached the age of fifteen.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
nǚ女
zǐ子
jí及
jī笄
hòu后
biàn便
kě可
yǐ以
tán谈
hūn婚
lùn论
jià嫁
。
In ancient times, after a girl came of age, she could discuss marriage.
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Jí及
jī笄
zhī之
nián年
duì对
tā她
ér而
yán言
yì意
yì义
zhòng重
dà大
。
The year she turned fifteen was of great significance to her.