佩 pèi belt ornament
belt ornament; pendant
How to remember 佩: 亻 person + 𠘨 any + 帀 encompass = belt ornament. The person running the flea market stall says any buckle that can encompass a waist costs a euro, and grandpa picks a shiny belt ornament.
Component breakdown
佩 = 亻 person + 𫥞
- 亻 person
- 𫥞
- 𠘨 any
- 帀 encompass
The person running the flea market stall says any buckle that can encompass a waist costs a euro, and grandpa picks a shiny belt ornament.
How it is used
- Two threads: to wear/carry on the body, and to admire - 佩戴 (pèidài) wear (a badge, ornament); 佩服 (pèifú) to admire/be impressed by.
- 佩服 is the everyday anchor - 我很佩服你 (wǒ hěn pèifú nǐ) I really admire you. Also 敬佩 (jìngpèi) esteem, 钦佩 (qīnpèi) hold in high regard.