顅 (qiān) - Jian — describes hair that is sparse, thin, & also refers to a bare or exposed neck.

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顅 · qiān

Jian — describes hair that is sparse, thin, or scanty;

also refers to a bare or exposed neck.

Jian — describes hair that is sparse, thin,also refers to a bare or exposed neck.

Usage highlights

thin hairsparse hairexposed neckbare neckJian person

Synonyms

  • 稀— sparse, thin
  • 疏— sparse, scattered

Antonyms

  • 密— dense, thick
  • 浓— thick, concentrated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His hair was thinning (头发顅疏).
  • She wore her hair up, revealing her neck (露顅).
  • The ancient text described a man with sparse hair (顅人).

Collocations

  • thin hair(顅发)
  • sparse hair(顅疏)
  • exposed neck(露顅)
  • bare neck(顅项)
  • Jian person(顅人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical appearance.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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