幧 (qiāo) - A type of ancient headdress or headcloth worn & also refers to a turban or kerchief.

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幧 · qiāo

A type of ancient headdress or headcloth worn by men in historical China;

also refers to a turban or kerchief.

A type of ancient headdress or headcloth wornalso refers to a turban or kerchief.

Usage highlights

HeaddressHeadclothHeaddress and capAncient headgearTurban

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a traditional headdress (幧头).
  • The scholar's attire included a headcloth (幧巾).
  • Historical records mention the 幧 as part of formal dress (幧冠).

Collocations

  • Headdress(幧头)
  • Headcloth(幧巾)
  • Headdress and cap(幧冠)
  • Ancient headgear(古幧)
  • Turban-style headdress(幧帻)

Idioms

  • Wearing the headdress and belt(幧带)
  • Dressed in formal headgear(冠幧齐整)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The 幧 was a type of headgear worn during ancient times, particularly by scholars and officials.
  • It was part of traditional Chinese attire and reflected social status and formality.
  • Mentioned in classical texts and historical records related to clothing and ceremonies.

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