头发

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"头发" specifically refers to the hair on the human head. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to talk about hair length, style, condition, and care.

Common Collocations

  • 头发 (long hair): describing hair length
  • 头发 (get a haircut): referring to the action of cutting hair
  • 头发干燥 (dry hair): describing hair condition
  • 头发 (tie hair): describing styling hair

Usage Notes

When using "头发," speakers usually focus on the physical characteristics or grooming of hair. It is not used for hair on other parts of the body.

"头发" can be combined with verbs like (cut), (wash), (dry), and (tie) to describe common hair care actions.

Avoid confusing "头发" with "," which can refer to hair or fur on any part of the body or animals. "头发" is specific to the head.

Tone and Register

"头发" is neutral and suitable for all registers, from casual to formal speech.

Example Sentences

Her hair is very long, and she likes to tie it into a ponytail.

Hair tends to get dry in winter, so it needs extra care.

He just got a haircut and looks much more energetic.

Gray hair is a sign of aging.

He used a hair dryer to dry his hair.