鬕 (mà) - Ancient headdress or wig used in ceremonial contexts & refers to elaborate head ornaments in historical Chinese

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鬕 · mà

Ancient headdress or wig used in ceremonial contexts;

refers to elaborate head ornaments in historical Chinese culture.

Ancient headdress or wig used in ceremonial contextsrefers to elaborate head ornaments in historical Chinese

Usage highlights

ceremonial headdressdecorative wigritual head ornamentancient headdresselaborate hairpiece

Synonyms

  • 冠— crown, headdress
  • 冕— ceremonial cap
  • 饰— ornament, decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer wore an ornate ceremonial headdress (鬕).
  • Ancient ritual performers used decorative wigs (鬕) in ceremonies.
  • This museum artifact shows a traditional head ornament (鬕).

Collocations

  • ceremonial headdress(鬕饰)
  • decorative wig(鬕发)
  • ritual head ornament(礼鬕)
  • ancient headdress(古鬕)
  • elaborate hairpiece(华鬕)

Idioms

  • Ornate headdress and rich attire(华鬕盛服)
  • Ceremonial cap and ritual dress(礼鬕仪服)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese ceremonial and performance contexts, particularly in ritual dances and official ceremonies.
  • Represents the elaborate headwear traditions in historical Chinese court culture.
  • Reflects the importance of ceremonial attire in traditional Chinese rituals and performances.

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