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鬓 (bìn) vs 头发 (tóufǎ) — use 鬓 for the specific hair at the temples, while 头发 refers to hair in general.
While 鬓 is a specific term for temple hair, it is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more general terms for hair. Be aware that using 鬓 in informal settings might sound overly formal or poetic. Common collocations include 鬓发 (bìn fà), meaning 'temple hair.'
Although 鬓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this word can enhance your vocabulary related to body parts and beauty. Focus on related words like 头发 (tóu fà, 'hair') to strengthen your grasp on hair-related vocabulary in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 鬓 with 头发, using it interchangeably. For example, saying '我有很多鬓' (I have a lot of temple hair) is incorrect; the correct term would be '我有很多头发.'
Pronunciation of 鬓
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Etymology of 鬓
Phonosemantic compound. 髟 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鬢.
hair
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Case file: 鬓
Phonosemantic compound. 髟 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鬢.
- 1The meaning half髟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half宾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhair
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say hair on temples in Chinese
“hair on temples” in Chinese is鬓
The character 鬓 (bìn) refers specifically to the hair on the temples, which is the area on the side of the head between the forehead and the ears. This term is often used in discussions about hairstyles or grooming, particularly in contexts related to traditional Chinese aesthetics or when describing someone's appearance.
When to use 鬓
While 鬓 is a specific term for temple hair, it is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more general terms for hair. Be aware that using 鬓 in informal settings might sound overly formal or poetic. Common collocations include 鬓发 (bìn fà), meaning 'temple hair.'
鬓 or something close to it
鬓 (bìn) vs 头发 (tóufǎ) — use 鬓 for the specific hair at the temples, while 头发 refers to hair in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鬓 with 头发, using it interchangeably. For example, saying '我有很多鬓' (I have a lot of temple hair) is incorrect; the correct term would be '我有很多头发.'
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Grammar Patterns of 鬓
鬓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他的胡须和____发里夹杂着缕缕银丝。
Threads of silver ran through his beard and the hair at his temples.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬓
It is pronounced as 'bìn' with a falling tone.
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