婫 (kūn) - To cover & to put on (a headdress)

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kūn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

婫 · kūn

To cover;

to put on (a headdress);

an ancient term for a woman's head ornament or veil.

To coverto put on (a headdress)an ancient term for a woman's head ornament

Usage highlights

To adorn the headHead ornamentTo cover the headHeaddressFemale adornmentAncient veil

Synonyms

  • 冠— headdress, cap
  • 簪— hairpin
  • 饰— ornament, decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She adorned her hair with a delicate ornament (婫饰).
  • In ancient times, women would cover their heads with veils (婫头).
  • The bride's elaborate headdress (婫冠) was traditional for the ceremony.

Collocations

  • To adorn the head(婫首)
  • Head ornament(婫饰)
  • To cover the head(婫头)
  • Headdress(婫冠)
  • Female adornment(女婫)
  • Ancient veil(古婫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts referring to women's headwear and adornment practices.
  • Reflects historical customs where women's head coverings indicated marital status or social standing.
  • The character combines 'woman' (女) with 'army' (軍), possibly suggesting formal headwear.

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