鬠 (kuò) - To tie or bind the hair into a & a hairstyle where hair is gathered and tied

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kuò ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

鬠 · kuò

To tie or bind the hair into a topknot or bun;

a hairstyle where hair is gathered and tied up on top of the head.

To tie or bind the hair into aa hairstyle where hair is gathered and tied

Usage highlights

Hair topknotTying hairAncient hairstyleHair bunMan's topknotFormal hairstyle

Synonyms

  • 髻— hair bun, topknot
  • 束髮— tied hair, bound hair

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient scholar tied his hair in a topknot (鬠).
  • Traditional Japanese samurai often wore a topknot hairstyle (鬠).
  • In some Asian cultures, men wore their hair in a topknot (鬠) as a sign of adulthood.

Collocations

  • Hair topknot(髮鬠)
  • Tying hair(束鬠)
  • Ancient hairstyle(古鬠)
  • Hair bun(鬠髻)
  • Man's topknot(男鬠)
  • Formal hairstyle(禮鬠)

Idioms

  • Tied hair and mounted guard(束鬠執戈)
  • Topknot and formal attire(鬠冠博帶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe the traditional topknot hairstyle worn by men in various East Asian cultures.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ancient hairstyles and customs.
  • Associated with formal attire and ceremonial dress in historical contexts.

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