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March 24, 2026
髦máo(mao2)
The character 髦 (máo) primarily refers to bangs or a fringe hairstyle, but it also conveys the idea of being fashionable or in vogue. This term is commonly used in contexts related to hair styling and fashion trends, emphasizing a stylish appearance.
Strokes14Radical髟Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, hairstyles and grooming are often associated with one's social status and personal expression. 髦 (máo) connects to the importance placed on appearance in various social settings, especially amongst youth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flowing mane of hair that is stylish and chic—this is 髦 (máo). The character is composed of the radical 髟, which relates to hair, and the phonetic component 毛 (máo), which sounds like 'mao' and suggests something soft and luxurious, like a fashionable hairstyle.
Meanings of 髦
máo(mao2)
1bang (hair)
2fashionable
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About 髦
髦Simplified
14Strokes
髟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 髦
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flowing mane of hair that is stylish and chic—this is 髦 (máo). The character is composed of the radical 髟, which relates to hair, and the phonetic component 毛 (máo), which sounds like 'mao' and suggests something soft and luxurious, like a fashionable hairstyle.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 髦 (máo) with similar characters that also relate to hair, such as 发 (fà), which refers to hair in general. This term is more informal and suited for everyday conversations about fashion rather than formal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
While 髦 (máo) is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to themes of appearance and fashion, which are relevant at lower levels. Students should pay attention to its usage in conversations about style and hair.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, hairstyles and grooming are often associated with one's social status and personal expression. 髦 (máo) connects to the importance placed on appearance in various social settings, especially amongst youth.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 髦 (máo) with the character 发 (fà), which means 'to grow hair' or 'hair' in general. Remember that 髦 specifically refers to bangs or a fashionable hairstyle.
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Grammar Patterns of 髦
髦 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 5
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他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求时____的13到25岁青少年。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
Common Confusions with 髦
髦vs毛
máo
Similar pronunciation and meaning related to hair.
髦vs毫
háo
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
Exercise 1 of 1
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Which character means "bang (hair)"?
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Example Sentences for 髦 (10)
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1
他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
tā mén de xiū xián fú xì liè miáo zhǔn de shì zhuī qiú shí máo de13 1325 dào 25 suì qīng。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
2
我不是一味赶时髦的人，我只穿适合自己的服装。
wǒ bù shì yī wèi gǎn shí máo de rén， ， wǒ zhī chuān shì hé zì jǐ de fú。
I'm not a fashion victim; I stick to what suits me.
3
到广场饭店喝鸡尾酒是他们这个高雅时髦的圈子中的人每晚必做的事情。
dào guǎng cháng fàn diàn hē jī wěi jiǔ shì tā mén zhè gè gāo yǎ shí máo de quān zǐ zhōng de rén měi wǎn bì zuò de shì qíng。
Cocktails at the Plaza was a nightly ritual of their sophisticated world.
4
他竭力想扮酷，赶时髦。
tā jié lì xiǎng bàn kù， ， gǎn shí。
He was trying to be really cool and trendy.
5
现在政界讲究的无非是合适的发型和时髦的衣着。
xiàn zài zhèng jiè jiǎng jiū de wú fēi shì hé shì de fā xíng hé shí máo de yī zháo。
Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit.
Well, who gives a toss about sophistication anyway?
7
人们穿上更加时髦漂亮的衣服，沿着海滨散步。
rén mén chuān shàng gēng jiā shí máo piāo liàng de yī fú， ， yán zháo hǎi bīn sàn。
People came out in smarter clothes to promenade along the front.
8
阿奇喜欢那种紧跟潮流，讲满口时髦新词的感觉。
ā qí xǐ huān nà zhǒng jǐn gēn cháo liú， ， jiǎng mǎn kǒu shí máo xīn cí de gǎn。
Archie liked to think he kept up with current slang.
9
Yankeedoodle帽上插根羽毛,称为时髦帅哥.
Yankeedoodle Yankeedoodle mào shàng chā gēn yǔ, máo , chēng wéi shí máo.
Yankee doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
10
她的诗在风格上是时髦的实验派，主题艰深难懂。
tā de shī zài fēng gé shàng shì shí máo de shí yàn pài， ， zhǔ tí jiān shēn nán。
Her poems are modishly experi-mental in style and recondite in subject-matter.
Cultural Notes for 髦
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, hairstyles and grooming are often associated with one's social status and personal expression. 髦 (máo) connects to the importance placed on appearance in various social settings, especially amongst youth.
Word Family of 髦
Words Containing This Character3
时髦shímáoin vogue時髦
髦máomane
赶时髦to keep up with the latest fashion趕時髦
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Compound Meaning
What does 时髦 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 髦
It is pronounced as 'máo', with a rising tone.
Yes, 髦 can refer to bangs for both genders, but it is more commonly discussed in the context of women's hairstyles.
No, 髦 is generally used in informal contexts related to fashion and hairstyles.
