文身翦发 — “Refers to ancient or primitive customs”
文身翦发 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to ancient or primitive customs”. Particularly those of certain regions involving tattooing and hair cutting, often implying a state of being less civilized or culturally underdeveloped from a traditional perspective. Literally, “Tattooing and hair cutting”.
文身翦发 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Open the tool →Questions about 文身翦发
What does 文身翦发 mean?
文身翦发 (wén shēn jiǎn fā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to ancient or primitive customs”.
How do you pronounce 文身翦发?
文身翦发 is pronounced wén shēn jiǎn fā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 文身翦发 literally mean?
Literally, 文身翦发 means “Tattooing and hair cutting”. It is used to mean “refers to ancient or primitive customs”.
What is the Chinese definition of 文身翦发?
常用以指较落后地区的民俗。同“文身断发”。