鬝 (qiān) - Bald & hairless

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qiān ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鬝 · qiān

Bald;

hairless;

specifically referring to baldness of the head.

Baldhairlessspecifically referring to baldness of the head.

Usage highlights

Bald headBaldness conditionBald personComplete baldnessPremature baldness

Synonyms

  • 秃— bald; hairless
  • 髡— shaven head; ancient punishment involving head shaving

Antonyms

  • 鬒— thick, black hair
  • 茂— luxuriant; lush (as in hair)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old man had a bald head (鬝头).
  • In ancient texts, baldness was sometimes described as 鬝.
  • The condition of hair loss is medically termed alopecia (秃鬝).

Collocations

  • Bald head(鬝头)
  • Baldness condition(鬝疾)
  • Bald person(鬝者)
  • Complete baldness(全鬝)
  • Premature baldness(早鬝)

Idioms

  • Bald and bare-headed(鬝首跣足)
  • Bald as a monk(鬝如僧)
  • Hairless and smooth(光鬝无发)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing conditions of hair loss.
  • In historical contexts, baldness was sometimes associated with aging or certain medical conditions.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily appearing in specialized or classical contexts.

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