髮逆

Chinese

hair
contrary; opposite; backwards
contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel
 
trad. (髮逆)
simp. (发逆)

Etymology

Named because of their refusal to tie their hair in queues, in accordance to Qing Dynasty law.

Pronunciation


Noun

髮逆

  1. (historical, derogatory) rebels of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Coordinate terms

  • 辮子 / 辫子 (biànzi) (the queue hairstyle mandated for men in Qing Dynasty China)