楖 (zhì) - A tool for combing hair & a comb. Also used in ancient texts to

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zhì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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楖 · zhì

A tool for combing hair;

a comb.

Also used in ancient texts to refer to certain types of combs or grooming implements.

A tool for combing haira comb. Also used in ancient texts to

Usage highlights

楖栗木楖发楖梳楖楖簪

Synonyms

  • 梳— comb (more common modern term)
  • 篦— fine-toothed comb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient hair combing tool(楖栗)
  • The wooden comb was finely crafted (木楖).
  • She used a traditional comb for her hair (发楖).

Collocations

  • ancient comb(楖栗)
  • wooden comb(木楖)
  • hair comb(发楖)
  • combing tool(梳楖)
  • comb and hairpin(楖簪)

Idioms

  • a comb used as a walking stick - implying dual purpose(楖栗拄杖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of comb, often made of wood or bamboo.
  • Associated with traditional grooming and personal care practices in ancient China.
  • Sometimes mentioned in Buddhist texts in reference to simple, practical implements.

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