Definition
佛 (fó) is an archaic term for a female head ornament, rarely used in modern Chinese. It is much more specific than 首饰 (shǒu shì), which refers to jewelry and ornaments in general (necklaces, rings, earrings, etc.).
noun
(archaic) female head ornament
Easily confused
- 费fèilook-alike(verb) to spend, to consume (time, effort, or money)
Examples
- 佛。Tā tóu shàng dài de fó shì yín zhì de.The head ornament on her head is made of silver.
- 佛。Gǔdài guìzú de fó cháng yòng jīn yín zhìchéng.Ancient nobles' head ornaments were often made of gold and silver.
- 佛。Zhège fó de gōngyì fēicháng fùzá.This head ornament's craftsmanship is very complex.
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