鬋 (jiǎn) - Long, beautiful hair & luxuriant hair

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jiǎn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鬋 · jiǎn

Long, beautiful hair;

luxuriant hair;

specifically refers to hair that hangs down neatly.

Long, beautiful hairluxuriant hairspecifically refers to hair that hangs down neatly.

Usage highlights

Long beautiful hairLuxuriant hairNeatly hanging hairBlack hairThick hairHair ornaments

Synonyms

  • 发— hair (general term)
  • 鬓— hair on the temples
  • 髻— hair bun or chignon

Antonyms

  • 秃— bald
  • 稀— thin, sparse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her long, beautiful hair (鬋发) was admired by all.
  • The dancer's luxuriant hair (丰鬋) flowed as she moved.
  • In ancient portraits, women often had neatly hanging hair (垂鬋).

Collocations

  • Long beautiful hair(鬋发)
  • Luxuriant hair(丰鬋)
  • Neatly hanging hair(垂鬋)
  • Black hair(鬋黑)
  • Thick hair(鬋浓)
  • Hair ornaments(鬋饰)

Idioms

  • Cloud-like hair and moth-like eyebrows(云鬋蛾眉)
  • Beautiful hair and bright eyes(鬋发明眸)
  • Graceful hair and elegant demeanor(鬋影娉婷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, long, beautiful hair was considered a mark of feminine beauty and virtue.
  • The character appears in classical literature describing the appearance of elegant women.
  • Hair styling and care were important aspects of ancient Chinese beauty rituals.

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