髲 (bì) - Hairpiece, wig & false hair

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Hairpiece, wig;

false hair;

hair extension;

also refers to hair worn in a bun or updo.

Hairpiece, wigfalse hairhair extension

Usage highlights

Hairpiece/wigFalse hairWig setHair bunDecorative hairHair accessory

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 真发— real hair, natural hair
  • 素发— plain hair, unadorned hair

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an elaborate hairpiece (髲) for the traditional ceremony.
  • In ancient times, noblewomen used false hair (假髲) to enhance their appearance.
  • The wig (髲套) was made from real human hair.
  • Her hairstyle featured a decorative hair bun (发髲).

Collocations

  • Hairpiece/wig(髲)
  • False hair(假髲)
  • Wig set(髲套)
  • Hair bun(发髲)
  • Decorative hair(饰髲)
  • Hair accessory(髲饰)

Idioms

  • To wear a wig and makeup(被髲施妆)
  • Ornamental hair and makeup(髲饰妆容)
  • False hair and artificial beauty(假髲虚容)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, elaborate hairpieces and wigs were status symbols among nobility and royalty.
  • False hair was commonly used in traditional Chinese opera and ceremonial costumes.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing aristocratic fashion and beauty standards.

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