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“sideburn” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbìn jiǎo

Example

理发师说:我可以修一下你的鬓角吗?lǐ fà shī shuō wǒ ké yǐ xiū yí xià nǐ de bìn jiǎo ma

The barber said, "May I trim your sideburns?"

Illustration for 鬓角 (sideburn)

How to say “sideburn” in Chinese

“Sideburn” in Chinese is 鬓角 (bìn jiǎo).

Short hair beside the ear follows the face's outer line and helps shape the hairstyle.

Full entry for 鬓角: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鬓角

他每天都会打理鬓角,看起来很精神。tā měi tiān dū huì dá lǐ bìn jiǎo kàn qǐ lái hěn jīng shén

He tends his sideburns every day, so he looks energetic.

Tips for using 鬓角

  • In Chinese barber talk, its desired length or height is often specified because a general request about this area leaves the trim unclear.

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