髱 (bào) - A bun or topknot of hair & a hairstyle where hair is tied up in
髱 · bào
A bun or topknot of hair;
a hairstyle where hair is tied up in a knot on the head.
A bun or topknot of haira hairstyle where hair is tied up in
Usage highlights
Hair bunHigh topknotTraditional bunTiedDecorative hair knot
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She wore her hair in a traditional bun (髱).
- The ancient painting shows a woman with a high topknot (高髱).
- In historical dramas, characters often have elaborate hair buns (发髱).
Collocations
- Hair bun(发髱)
- High topknot(高髱)
- Traditional bun(传统髱)
- Tied-up hair(束髱)
- Decorative hair knot(装饰髱)
Idioms
- (No common idioms found for this character)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used to describe traditional Chinese hairstyles, particularly women's hair buns.
- Associated with classical beauty standards and traditional attire.
- Seen in historical artifacts and artworks depicting ancient hairstyles.