liǔ

skein

Senses

/ 綹 liǔ [classifier]

Used for things gathered together in a tuft, lock, or skein, such as hair, silk, or cotton thread; a bunch of long thin things gathered together

/ 綹 liǔ to stroke

To stroke or smooth with the fingers, as when smoothing out a beard or strands of hair.

/ 綹 liǔ cord

A thread or cord made of silk strands, used for tying or fastening things

References

classifier 胡须/鬍鬚 绺/綹
classifier 黄发/黃髮 绺/綹
classifier 华发/華髮 绺/綹
classifier 发丝/髮絲 绺/綹
classifier 垂发/垂髮 绺/綹
classifier 鹄发/鵠髮 绺/綹