縰 (xǐ) - Long flowing hair & long and trailing

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xǐ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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縰 · xǐ

Long flowing hair;

long and trailing;

loosely arranged;

refers to long hair hanging down loosely.

Long flowing hairlong and trailingloosely arranged

Usage highlights

Long flowing hairTrailing looselyFlowing sleevesLoose arrangementLong hair hanging down

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her long hair flows loosely (縰縰的头发).
  • The dancer's sleeves trailed gracefully (縰縰的衣袖).
  • Ancient women wore their hair long and flowing (縰发).

Collocations

  • Long flowing hair(縰发)
  • Trailing loosely(縰縰)
  • Flowing sleeves(縰袖)
  • Loose arrangement(縰縰然)
  • Long hair hanging down(縰縰下垂)

Idioms

  • Flowing hair trailing loosely(縰縰垂发)
  • Long sleeves flowing gracefully(縰袖翩翩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, long flowing hair (縰发) was considered a sign of beauty and elegance, especially for women.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing graceful movements and elegant appearances.
  • It conveys a sense of classical beauty and traditional aesthetics.

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