幘 (zé) - Zé — ancient headband or turban worn by & a type of ceremonial headdress.

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幘 · zé

Zé — ancient headband or turban worn by men in historical China;

a type of ceremonial headdress.

Zé — ancient headband or turban worn bya type of ceremonial headdress.

Usage highlights

HeadbandOfficial's headdressScholar's headbandCeremonial headdressBlack headbandSilk headband

Synonyms

  • 巾— scarf; headcloth (broader term for headwear)
  • 冠— crown; formal hat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a scholar's headband (儒巾幘).
  • The official's headdress was finely made (官幘).
  • In historical dramas, you often see characters wearing a zé (古装剧中的幘).

Collocations

  • Headband(头幘)
  • Official's headdress(官幘)
  • Scholar's headband(儒巾幘)
  • Ceremonial headdress(礼幘)
  • Black headband(乌幘)
  • Silk headband(丝幘)

Idioms

  • Wearing a cap and headband(冠幘俨然)
  • Adjusting the cap and headband(整冠正幘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The zé was a common head-covering for men during the Han and Tang dynasties, indicating social status and occupation.
  • It was often worn by scholars, officials, and military officers as part of formal attire.
  • Different colors and styles of zé could signify different ranks or occasions.

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