帩 (qiào) - A type of ancient headdress or turban & also refers to a kind of head covering

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帩 · qiào

A type of ancient headdress or turban;

also refers to a kind of head covering worn in historical times.

A type of ancient headdress or turbanalso refers to a kind of head covering

Usage highlights

HeaddressHead coveringTurbanAncient headgearHead wrap

Synonyms

  • 帽— hat, cap
  • 冠— crown, headdress
  • 巾— scarf, cloth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore an ancient headdress (帩头) in the historical drama.
  • The traditional head covering (帩巾) was part of the costume.
  • Archaeologists found remnants of a turban-like headgear (帩冠).

Collocations

  • Headdress(帩头)
  • Head covering(帩巾)
  • Turban(帩冠)
  • Ancient headgear(古帩)
  • Head wrap(帩裹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to specific types of head coverings worn in ancient China, particularly during certain dynastic periods.
  • Often associated with scholarly or official attire in historical contexts.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in historical texts and costume studies.

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