髢 (dí) - A wig or hairpiece & false hair
髢 · dí
A wig or hairpiece;
false hair;
hair extensions.
A wig or hairpiecefalse hairhair extensions.
Usage highlights
WigHairpieceWearing a wigOrnamental hairpieceAncient wig
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She wore a wig (髢) for the costume party.
- In ancient times, noblewomen used hairpieces (髢) to enhance their hairstyles.
- The actor donned a false beard and wig (假髢) for the role.
Collocations
- Wig(假髢)
- Hairpiece(发髢)
- Wearing a wig(戴髢)
- Ornamental hairpiece(饰髢)
- Ancient wig(古髢)
Idioms
- To have one's hair in disarray(蓬头垢面, not directly containing 髢 but conceptually opposite)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used in ancient China, particularly by women of nobility to create elaborate hairstyles.
- Reflects the aesthetic importance placed on hair and appearance in traditional Chinese culture.
- Mentioned in classical texts describing the attire and adornments of historical figures.