头巾

頭巾

tóujīn

noun #9,883

Measure Word

一条头巾 tiáo

Meanings

1 headscarf; kerchief
2 turban; head covering

Characters

cloth; towel; scarf

Examples

她戴着一条红色的头巾。

Tā dài zhe yī tiáo hóngsè de tóujīn.

She's wearing a red headscarf.

冬天出门要围上头巾。

Dōngtiān chūmén yào wéi shang tóujīn.

You should wrap a headscarf when going out in winter.

这条头巾是丝绸做的。

Zhè tiáo tóujīn shì sīchóu zuò de.

This headscarf is made of silk.

Tips

usage

头巾 is a broad term covering headscarves, bandanas, and turbans. For a specifically Islamic headscarf, 面纱 (miànshā, veil) or 希贾布 (xījiǎbù, hijab) may be used.

Stroke Order

头 tóu

巾 jīn