紒 (jì) - A bun or topknot hairstyle & a hair ornament
紒 · jì
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
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.