髥 (rán) - Beard & specifically refers to long sideburns or cheek whiskers.

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rán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

髥 · rán

Beard;

specifically refers to long sideburns or cheek whiskers.

Beardspecifically refers to long sideburns or cheek whiskers.

Usage highlights

Long beardWhite beardFlowing beardStroking the beardBeard and eyebrowsBeard fluttering in the wind

Synonyms

  • 髯— beard, whiskers (standard form)
  • 胡须— beard, mustache
  • 胡子— beard (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old man had a long white beard (白髥).
  • In traditional portraits, scholars are often depicted with flowing beards (长髥).
  • He stroked his beard (捋髥) thoughtfully.

Collocations

  • Long beard(长髥)
  • White beard(白髥)
  • Flowing beard(美髥)
  • Stroking the beard(捋髥)
  • Beard and eyebrows(髥眉)
  • Beard fluttering in the wind(髥飘)

Idioms

  • Beard and eyebrows turning white(髥眉皆白)
  • Flowing beard and elegant demeanor(髥飘风度)
  • Beard of a hero(英雄之髥)

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 majesty and martial prowess.
  • The character is now considered a variant form and is rarely used in modern writing, having been largely replaced by 髯.

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