Hair — 头发 (tóufa) [Chinese]

头发 (tóufa)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Body & Health

Meaning

English: Hair

The hair that grows on a person’s head.

Examples

🗣 她的头发又长又黑。

💬 Her hair is long and black.

Etymology

The character ‘头发’ (tóufa) combines ‘头’ (tóu, meaning ‘head’) and ‘发’ (fā, meaning ‘hair’), reflecting the significance of hair in personal appearance and health.

How & Where It’s Used

‘头发’ is commonly used in informal conversations about beauty and health, understood across various Chinese-speaking communities.

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