鬏 (jiū) - Hair bun & a knot or coil of hair tied up

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鬏 · jiū

Hair bun;

a knot or coil of hair tied up on the head.

Hair buna knot or coil of hair tied up

Usage highlights

Hair bunTo tie a bunSmall bunLoosen the bunGrab the bunHair bun style

Synonyms

  • 髻— Hair knot/bun
  • 鬏鬏— Diminutive for hair bun

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She tied her hair in a bun (扎了个鬏).
  • The old lady's hair bun was neat (老太太的鬏很整齐).
  • He grabbed her by the hair bun (他抓住了她的鬏).

Collocations

  • Hair bun(鬏鬏)
  • To tie a bun(扎鬏)
  • Small bun(小鬏鬏)
  • Loosen the bun(松鬏)
  • Grab the bun(揪鬏)
  • Hair bun style(鬏式)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally refers to various hairstyles where hair is coiled and secured, common in historical Chinese fashion.
  • Often seen in period dramas and traditional performances, representing classical aesthetics.
  • The character is composed of 髟 (hair) and 秋 (autumn), suggesting a seasonal or temporal association with hairstyle.

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