髦 (máo) - Fashionable, stylish & refers to the long hair on the forehead

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髦 · máo

Fashionable, stylish;

refers to the long hair on the forehead or the decorative tassels on ancient headgear;

also means outstanding or vanguard.

Fashionable, stylishrefers to the long hair on the foreheadalso means outstanding or vanguard.

Usage highlights

FashionableFollow fashionFashion trendOutstanding talentVanguardStylish person

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 过时— outdated, old-fashioned
  • 保守— conservative, traditional
  • 陈旧— old, obsolete

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a very fashionable hairstyle (时髦的发型).
  • This clothing brand is trendy (时髦的品牌).
  • She follows the latest fashion trends (赶时髦).
  • The ancient headdress had decorative tassels (髦饰).

Collocations

  • Fashionable(时髦)
  • Follow fashion(赶时髦)
  • Fashion trend(时髦潮流)
  • Outstanding talent(髦俊)
  • Vanguard(先锋髦)
  • Stylish person(时髦人物)

Idioms

  • Outstanding talent among the crowd(人中髦俊)
  • The elite of society(社会髦彦)
  • Pursuing the latest trends(追逐时髦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the long hair on children's foreheads in ancient times, symbolizing youth and vitality.
  • Later extended to mean the decorative tassels on ancient headgear worn by nobles.
  • In modern usage, primarily means fashionable or trendy, especially in the term 时髦.
  • Historically used to describe outstanding, talented individuals in literary contexts.

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