丱 (guàn) - An ancient hairstyle with hair tied in two & also used historically to mean 'child' or 'youth'.

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guàn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 丨

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丱 · guàn

An ancient hairstyle with hair tied in two buns, resembling horns;

also used historically to mean 'child' or 'youth'.

An ancient hairstyle with hair tied in twoalso used historically to mean 'child' or 'youth'.

Usage highlights

Child's twin topknotsChild's hair in two bunsYoung childChildhood yearsYouthful appearance

Synonyms

  • 童— child
  • 髻— hair bun
  • 角— horn (referring to the horn-like shape)

Antonyms

  • 翁— old man
  • 叟— elderly person

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient times, children wore a specific hairstyle (丱角).
  • The character depicts a child's twin topknots (丱髮).
  • It was used to refer to young boys and girls (丱童).

Collocations

  • Child's twin topknots(丱角)
  • Child's hair in two buns(丱髮)
  • Young child(丱童)
  • Childhood years(丱年)
  • Youthful appearance(丱貌)

Idioms

  • Twin topknots of a child(丱角之髻)
  • Innocent childhood years(丱岁无忧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient Chinese children's hairstyle where hair was parted and tied into two symmetrical buns on the head.
  • Used in classical texts to symbolize childhood and youth, particularly before coming-of-age ceremonies.
  • The character's shape visually resembles the twin topknot hairstyle it represents.

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