hào

皓首

Word · Adjective · NounTraditional皓

white; bright; hoary hair

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

white; bright; luminous

literary

Literary word describing the color of snow, moonlight, or something that shines brightly.

Hào皓
yuè月
dāng当
kōng空
 。

A bright moon hung in the sky.

Tā他
de的
yá牙
chǐ齿
jié洁
bái白
rú如
hào皓
chǐ齿
 。

His teeth are as white as snow.

2.

noun

white hair; old age

literary

Used in literary contexts to refer to hoary hair, symbolizing old age.

Tā他
yǐ已
shì是
hào皓
shǒu首
 。

He is already white-haired (old).

Hào皓
shǒu首
qióng穷
jīng经
 。

To delve into the classics until one's hair turns white (to study diligently until old age).