髫
ancient child's hanging hair; childhood
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
ancient term for the hanging hair of children
archaicRefers to the unpinned, naturally hanging hair of young children in ancient China. Often appears in classical literature and is used metaphorically to represent early childhood.
The elderly with yellowing hair and children with hanging locks were all content and happy.
When the villagers heard of this visitor, they all came to ask news. He told them in detail what he had heard, and they all sighed with regret.
noun
childhood; early youth
literaryUsed in compounds such as 髫龄 and 髫年 to refer to the period of early childhood, typically between the ages of three to eight.
He displayed extraordinary talent from early childhood.
This painter lost his father in childhood and was raised by his mother.
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Recalling childhood events feels like a previous lifetime.