篦 (bì) - A fine-toothed comb, especially one used for removing & historically used as a hair ornament.

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篦 · bì

A fine-toothed comb, especially one used for removing lice or for combing hair meticulously;

historically used as a hair ornament.

A fine-toothed comb, especially one used for removinghistorically used as a hair ornament.

Usage highlights

FineComb hair meticulouslyHair combBamboo combIvory combComb out lice

Synonyms

  • 梳— comb (general term)
  • 栉— comb (literary term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She used a fine-toothed comb (篦子) to remove lice.
  • The antique hair comb (发篦) was intricately carved.
  • He meticulously combed his hair (篦头) before the ceremony.

Collocations

  • Fine-toothed comb(篦子)
  • Comb hair meticulously(篦头)
  • Hair comb(发篦)
  • Bamboo comb(竹篦)
  • Ivory comb(牙篦)
  • Comb out lice(篦虱)

Idioms

  • Like a fine comb(如篦如梳)
  • Combing through meticulously(篦梳细理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as both a practical tool for hygiene and an ornamental hair accessory.
  • Often made from bamboo, wood, or ivory, with intricate carvings indicating social status.
  • The character contains the bamboo radical (竹), indicating its traditional construction material.

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