bun on sides of head; childhood sweethearts
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
buns or coils of hair worn on both sides of the top of the head (traditional hairstyle)
archaicRefers to a traditional Chinese hairstyle where hair is twisted into buns on either side of the head. Often associated with young girls or traditional bridal styles.
In the old days, little girls often wore their hair in side buns.
She wore two side buns, looking very lively and cute.
noun
childhood sweethearts; husband and wife married from youth; first marriage
literaryUsed in the idiom '抓髻夫妻' (zhuāji fūqī), referring to a couple who have been together since youth, often with the connotation of being childhood sweethearts or first spouses. The term originates from the ancient custom of couples wearing matching hairstyles when young.
They were betrothed before birth and have been childhood sweethearts since they were young.
The deep affection between childhood sweethearts is enviable.