頾 (zī) - Beard, mustache — refers to facial hair on

頾Tone 1

zī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

志

頾 · zī

Beard, mustache — refers to facial hair on the chin and cheeks.

Beard, mustache — refers to facial hair on

Usage highlights

Long beardThick beardBlack beardWhite beardGrow a beardShave the beard

Synonyms

  • 须— beard, mustache
  • 髯— cheek beard; whiskers
  • 胡须— beard and mustache (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a thick beard (浓密的頾).
  • The old man stroked his long beard (长頾).
  • In some cultures, growing a beard (留頾) is a sign of maturity.

Collocations

  • Long beard(长頾)
  • Thick beard(浓頾)
  • Black beard(黑頾)
  • White beard(白頾)
  • Grow a beard(留頾)
  • Shave the beard(剃頾)

Idioms

  • Beard and eyebrows(頾眉)
  • Beard and hair(頾发)
  • Beard flying and hair dancing(頾飞发舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, a long beard was often associated with wisdom, dignity, and seniority.
  • Historical figures like Guan Yu are famously depicted with magnificent beards, symbolizing masculinity and valor.
  • The character 頾 is an ancient/variant form of the more common 髭 or 须 for facial hair.

FAQ