珮

简 佩 · 繁 珮
Mandarin · pinyin pèi

Meanings

  1. girdle ornaments
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珮
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佩
pèi · belt ornament, pendant; wear at waist, tie to the belt; respect
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4 · pei4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

pui3

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  1. (historical) jade ornament worn as a pendant on the waist
  2. (alt-of, alternative) alternative form of 佩 (pèi, “to wear on the waist”)

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