甲紫 Traditional form: 甲紫 Pinyin (reading): jiǎzǐ Definitions: gentian violet Characters: 甲 - armor, shell; fingernails; 1st heavenly stem 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname Traditional characters: 甲 - armor, shell; fingernails; 1st heavenly stem 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname