耏 (nài) - beard & whiskers

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nài ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

娜楠

耏 · nài

beard;

whiskers;

also an ancient surname.

beardwhiskersalso an ancient surname.

Usage highlights

beard and whiskerslong beardwhite beardancient surname

Synonyms

  • 须— beard, mustache
  • 胡— beard, whiskers

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old man had a long beard (耏).
  • In ancient texts, 耏 refers to facial hair (耏).
  • The character appears in historical records about beards (耏).

Collocations

  • beard and whiskers(耏须)
  • long beard(长耏)
  • white beard(白耏)
  • ancient surname(耏姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing facial hair and appearances.
  • Used as a surname in historical records, though rare in modern times.

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