huì
𫖃
wash the face; ablution
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to wash the face; to perform ablutions
literaryAn archaic, literary term specifically for the act of washing the face. In modern contexts, it has been almost entirely replaced by '洗脸'. It may appear in classical texts, historical writings, or ceremonial/ritual descriptions.
Gǔ古
rén人
chén晨
qǐ起
，
bì必
xiān先
guàn盥
、
huì靧
。
In ancient times, upon rising in the morning, one would first rinse the mouth and wash the face.
《
Lǐ礼
jì记
》
yǒu有
yún云
：
“
rì日
wǔ五
guàn盥
，
mù沐
huì靧
ér而
zhì栉
xǐ縰
jī笄
zǒng总
。
”
The 'Book of Rites' states: "Five washings a day; one washes the hair, the face, and then combs and binds it up."
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Jì祭
sì祀
qián前
xū需
mù沐
yù浴
huì靧
miàn面
，
yǐ以
shì示
jié洁
jìng净
qián虔
chéng诚
。
Before a sacrifice, one must bathe and wash the face to show cleanliness and piety.