headscarf; headcloth; kerchief
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
headcloth; head wrapping textile (for men or scholars in ancient times)
archaicHistorically worn by male scholars and gentlemen, especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Often associated with the 'four treasures of the study' culture.
Míng明
Qīng清
shí时
qī期
，
dú读
shū书
rén人
cháng常
cháng常
guǒ裹
zhe着
tóu头
jīn巾
。
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, scholars often wrapped their heads in headcloths.
Zhè这
fú幅
gǔ古
huà画
zhōng中
de的
shū书
shēng生
dài戴
zhe着
lán蓝
sè色
tóu头
jīn巾
。
The scholar in this ancient painting is wearing a blue headcloth.
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Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
tóu头
jīn巾
shì是
nán男
zǐ子
zhòng重
yào要
de的
fú服
shì饰
pèi配
jiàn件
。
In ancient times, the headcloth was an important clothing accessory for men.
noun
headscarf; kerchief; head covering (for women)
Typically square-shaped and made of cotton or silk. Used for protection against wind, sun, or dust, or as a fashion accessory.
Nǎi奶
nai奶
yòng用
yī一
kuài块
huā花
tóu头
jīn巾
bāo包
zhù住
le了
tóu头
。
Grandma wrapped her head with a floral headscarf.
Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
tiáo条
sī丝
chóu绸
tóu头
jīn巾
。
She bought a silk headscarf.
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Fēng风
shā沙
dà大
，
chū出
mén门
jì记
de得
dài戴
tóu头
jīn巾
。
The wind and sand are strong; remember to wear a headscarf when going out.
Zhè这
kuài块
tóu头
jīn巾
shì是
fāng方
xíng形
de的
。
This headscarf is square-shaped.