() - A bun or topknot hairstyle & a hair ornament

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A bun or topknot hairstyle;

a hair ornament;

to comb hair.

A bun or topknot hairstylea hair ornamentto comb hair.

Usage highlights

Hair bunTo comb and tie hairTopknot hairstyleHair ornamentAncient hairstyleTied

Synonyms

  • hair bun, topknot
  • hair bun

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore her hair in a traditional bun (紒).
  • The ancient hairstyle involved tying the hair into a knot (髮紒).
  • He used a hairpin to secure the topknot (髮紒).

Collocations

  • Hair bun(髮紒)
  • To comb and tie hair(梳紒)
  • Topknot hairstyle(髻紒)
  • Hair ornament(首紒)
  • Ancient hairstyle(古紒)
  • Tied-up hair(結紒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects ancient Chinese hairstyling practices, particularly during the Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • Associated with traditional hair ornaments and grooming customs in historical contexts.
  • Represents formal or ceremonial hairstyles in classical Chinese culture.

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