帻 (zé) - Turban & headband

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zé ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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帻 · zé

Turban;

headband;

ancient headdress worn by men in China.

Turbanheadbandancient headdress worn by men in China.

Usage highlights

Scholar's headbandOfficial's turbanBlack headclothRed turbanHeadband and robeRemoving the headdress

Synonyms

  • 冠— crown; formal headdress
  • 帽— hat; cap
  • 头巾— headscarf; turban

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a scholar's headband (儒帻) in the ceremony.
  • The official's turban (官帻) denoted his rank.
  • In ancient times, men wore head coverings called ze (帻).

Collocations

  • Scholar's headband(儒帻)
  • Official's turban(官帻)
  • Black headcloth(乌帻)
  • Red turban(赤帻)
  • Headband and robe(帻袍)
  • Removing the headdress(解帻)

Idioms

  • Wearing a turban and carrying a tablet(戴帻执笏)
  • The turban covers the head(帻覆其首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 帻 was an important headdress in ancient China, particularly during Han and Tang dynasties.
  • Different colors and styles of 帻 indicated the wearer's social status and official rank.
  • It was typically worn by scholars, officials, and gentlemen as part of formal attire.

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