头纱
（頭紗）
tóu shā
Noun
Meaning
1
bridal veil
2
veil
Explanation
Refers to the sheer lace or gauze veil worn by a bride on her head, or a thin scarf used to cover the head.
Synonyms
Easily confused
Etymology
From "头" (head) + "纱" (gauze/thin fabric).
Memory tips
"Head" (头) + "yarn/gauze" (纱) = a sheer fabric worn on the head, which is a "veil".
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