鬀 (tì) - To shave the head & to have one's head shaved

鬀Tone 4

tì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

鬀 · tì

To shave the head;

to have one's head shaved;

specifically refers to the Buddhist practice of tonsure or head shaving.

To shave the headto have one's head shavedspecifically refers to the Buddhist practice of tonsure

Usage highlights

Head shavingTonsure ceremonyShaving hairShaving the head and beardShaving toolComplete tonsure

Synonyms

  • 剃— to shave (more common modern term)
  • 削发— to shave one's head (especially for monastic purposes)

Antonyms

  • 蓄发— to grow one's hair long

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The monk underwent tonsure (鬀度) as part of his ordination.
  • In ancient times, shaving the head (鬀头) was a punishment.
  • Buddhist monks practice head shaving (鬀发) as a symbol of renunciation.

Collocations

  • Head shaving(鬀头)
  • Tonsure ceremony(鬀度)
  • Shaving hair(鬀发)
  • Shaving the head and beard(鬀鬚)
  • Shaving tool(鬀刀)
  • Complete tonsure(鬀尽)

Idioms

  • To shave off hair and become a monk(鬀发出家)
  • To shave the head and change appearance(鬀头换面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with Buddhist monastic practice where head shaving symbolizes renunciation of worldly attachments.
  • In some historical periods, head shaving was used as a form of punishment or humiliation.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in historical or religious contexts.

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