丫鬟

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Chinese

fork; bifurcation a knot of hair on top of head
simp. and trad.
(丫鬟)
alternative forms 丫環丫环
丫嬛
鴉鬟鸦鬟

Pronunciation


Noun

丫鬟

  1. (literary, literally) fork-shaped bun (of women)
  2. (historical) slave-girl; servant girl; maidservant

Synonyms

  • (slave-girl):