Definitions

jiān to hang down (hair)

Etymology

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The character 鬋 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 髟 (hair) on top, providing the semantic category of hair or hairstyling. The component 前 below serves as the phonetic element. The character primarily refers to a hairstyle, specifically the hair hanging down over the forehead, akin to bangs or a fringe. It also functions as a verb meaning to trim or cut hair, extending the connection between the hair radical and grooming actions within the domain of hair care.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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