jié​fà

to bind hair

Senses

结发/ 結髮 jié​fà (also jié​fǎ) 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

结发/ 結髮 jié​fà (also jié​fǎ) to marry

(literary) To perform an ancient wedding custom where the couple ties locks of hair together to symbolize eternal unity

结发/ 結髮 jié​fà (also jié​fǎ) original spouse

One's first wife or the original husband and wife from the first marriage

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