帹 (shà) - A type of headdress or cap worn in & also refers to a small canopy or covering.

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shà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

帹 · shà

A type of headdress or cap worn in ancient China;

also refers to a small canopy or covering.

A type of headdress or cap worn inalso refers to a small canopy or covering.

Usage highlights

Ancient headdressSmall canopySilk capHead coveringCeremonial headdressBamboo canopy

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore an ancient headdress (帹) during the ceremony.
  • The small canopy (帹) provided shade from the sun.
  • This type of cap (帹) was popular during the Han dynasty.

Collocations

  • Ancient headdress(古帹)
  • Small canopy(小帹)
  • Silk cap(丝帹)
  • Head covering(头帹)
  • Ceremonial headdress(礼帹)
  • Bamboo canopy(竹帹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to specific types of head coverings used in ancient Chinese society, particularly during ceremonial occasions.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing historical clothing and accessories.
  • Represents traditional Chinese headwear culture and its evolution through different dynasties.

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