靧 (huì) - To wash the face & an archaic term for facial washing or cleansing.

靧Tone 4

huì ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

靧 · huì

To wash the face;

an archaic term for facial washing or cleansing.

To wash the facean archaic term for facial washing or cleansing.

Usage highlights

Wash faceWash and rinseFace washing ritualMorning face washWash with fragrant water

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash (general term)
  • 沐— to wash the hair
  • 盥— to wash hands

Antonyms

  • 污— to dirty, to stain
  • 染— to dye, to contaminate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes the morning ritual of washing the face (靧面).
  • In classical literature, characters often mention face washing (靧) as part of their daily routine.
  • The term appears in historical documents about personal hygiene (靧漱).

Collocations

  • Wash face(靧面)
  • Wash and rinse(靧漱)
  • Face washing ritual(靧礼)
  • Morning face wash(晨靧)
  • Wash with fragrant water(香汤靧面)

Idioms

  • Wash the face with tears(以泪靧面)
  • Wash face and rinse mouth(靧面漱口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 靧 is an archaic character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and poetry.
  • It reflects historical customs of personal grooming and hygiene rituals in ancient China.
  • The character appears in some classical works describing daily routines of scholars and nobility.

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