梳 (shū) - Comb — a toothed implement for arranging or & to comb or dress hair.
梳 · shū
Comb — a toothed implement for arranging or cleaning hair;
to comb or dress hair.
Comb — a toothed implement for arranging orto comb or dress hair.
Usage highlights
CombTo comb hairDressing table/toiletCombing and dressingWooden combComb through/card
Synonyms
- 篦— Fine-toothed comb for removing lice and dandruff
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She combs her hair every morning (梳头发).
- This wooden comb is very smooth (木梳).
- The hairstylist will comb and style your hair (梳妆).
- He found an antique comb at the market (梳子).
Collocations
- Comb(梳子)
- To comb hair(梳头)
- Dressing table/toilet(梳妆台)
- Combing and dressing(梳妆)
- Wooden comb(木梳)
- Comb through/card(梳理)
Idioms
- To comb through and wash — to meticulously arrange and clean(梳洗打扮)
- Combing through and reasoning — to sort out and analyze(梳理论证)
- Combing wind and bringing rain — describing hardship(梳风沐雨)
Cultural background
FAQ- Combs have been used in China since ancient times, with archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic period.
- In traditional Chinese culture, combs were often given as romantic gifts symbolizing lifelong union and smooth relationships.
- Wooden combs, particularly sandalwood, were believed to have health benefits and promote hair growth.