zān​bǐ

to stick a brush in one's hair

Senses

簪笔/ 簪筆 zān​bǐ to stick a brush in one's hair

(literary) to stick a writing brush into one's hair or behind the ear; traditionally done by court officials or scribes to keep a brush ready for taking notes

簪笔/ 簪筆 zān​bǐ hairpin-brush ornament

(literary) a ceremonial hair ornament featuring animal fur attached to a hairpin, worn in ancient times as part of official dress

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