The Chinese word **秀发** (xiùfà) is a modern compound noun formed by combining the adjective **秀** (xiù), meaning "elegant," "graceful," or "beautiful," with the noun **发** (fà), the literary term for "hair." It is a classical-style, descriptive construction where the first character modifies the second, directly creating the meaning "elegant hair" or "beautiful hair." This term is specifically used in formal or commercial contexts (like haircare advertising) to poetically praise hair that is lush, shiny, and well-groomed, elevating it above the more ordinary term **头发** (tóufa).