鬃 (zōng) - Zong — refers to the mane of a & also used for human hair in certain contexts.

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鬃 · zōng

Zong — refers to the mane of a horse, bristles of a boar, or long thick hair on an animal's neck;

also used for human hair in certain contexts.

Zong — refers to the mane of aalso used for human hair in certain contexts.

Usage highlights

Horse manePig bristlesLion's maneBoar bristlesBristle brushHair bun

Synonyms

  • 鬣— mane or crest of an animal
  • 毛— hair or fur (more general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse has a long black mane (马鬃).
  • Boar bristles are stiff (野猪鬃).
  • He has thick hair like a lion's mane (狮鬃般的头发).
  • This brush is made of pig bristles (猪鬃刷).

Collocations

  • Horse mane(马鬃)
  • Pig bristles(猪鬃)
  • Lion's mane(狮鬃)
  • Boar bristles(野猪鬃)
  • Bristle brush(鬃刷)
  • Hair bun(鬃髻)

Idioms

  • A horse with a flowing mane(鬃马)
  • Lion with a golden mane(金鬃狮子)
  • Brush made of bristles(鬃毛笔)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally associated with animal hair used in brushes and other practical items.
  • In Chinese culture, horse manes symbolize strength and vitality.
  • Pig bristles have been historically important for making brushes and other tools.

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