jié​fà

to bind hair

结发 結髮 jié​fà
to bind hair
(literary) To bind one's hair into a bun upon reaching adulthood in ancient times; used to refer to someone who has just reached maturity
to marry
(literary) To perform an ancient wedding custom where the couple ties locks of hair together to symbolize eternal unity
original spouse
One's first wife or the original husband and wife from the first marriage