劉海 / 刘海
liúhǎi
The English phrase "bangs" is translated into Chinese as 劉海 / 刘海 (liúhǎi). If unsure, use 劉海 / 刘海. Wiktionary also lists 劉海兒 / 刘海儿 (liúhǎir).
Meaning: hair that hangs down over the forehead (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 劉海 / 刘海 | liúhǎi |
| 劉海兒 / 刘海儿 | liúhǎir |
This term refers to the hair that hangs down over the forehead. To say "to cut bangs", you combine the verb 剪 (to cut or trim) with the noun to form 剪劉海 / 剪刘海.
How do you pronounce it?
liúhǎi
Did you know?
- The word 劉海 is named after 劉海蟾, a Daoist immortal who is traditionally depicted as a young man with bangs.
- In Chinese beauty and fashion circles, the term 空氣劉海 literally means 'air bangs' and refers to a thin, wispy style that looks light as air.
- In Chinese mythology, the figure 劉海 / 刘海 is often depicted playing with a golden toad, a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Example sentences for Chinese are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bangs” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 劉海, CC BY-SA 4.0.
