幗 (guó) - Guo — refers to a woman's headdress or & often used in literary contexts to symbolize women

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幗 · guó

Guo — refers to a woman's headdress or cap;

often used in literary contexts to symbolize women or femininity.

Guo — refers to a woman's headdress oroften used in literary contexts to symbolize women

Usage highlights

Women's headdressHeroineFemale honorWomen's capFemale generalWomen's achievement

Synonyms

  • 巾幗— women's headdress; by extension, women
  • 女冠— woman's cap; female Taoist priest

Antonyms

  • 鬚眉— beard and eyebrows; by extension, men

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient headdress for women(巾幗)
  • She was praised as a heroine(巾幗英雄)
  • In traditional opera, female roles wear specific headgear(女幗)
  • The term symbolizes female honor(幗國)

Collocations

  • Women's headdress(巾幗)
  • Heroine(巾幗英雄)
  • Female honor(幗國)
  • Women's cap(女幗)
  • Female general(巾幗將軍)
  • Women's achievement(幗績)

Idioms

  • Heroic woman(巾幗英雄)
  • Women's outstanding achievement(巾幗不讓鬚眉)
  • Female general's valor(巾幗將軍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient women's headwear, particularly in aristocratic contexts.
  • By extension, '幗' became a symbol for women, especially those with heroic or exceptional qualities.
  • The term is often used in literary and historical contexts to honor female figures.

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