僷 (yè) - Graceful, elegant & used in ancient texts to describe beauty and

僷Tone 4

yè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

僷 · yè

Graceful, elegant;

used in ancient texts to describe beauty and refinement.

Graceful, elegantused in ancient texts to describe beauty and

Usage highlights

Graceful appearanceElegant demeanorBeautiful and gracefulRefined beautyGraceful danceElegant bearing

Synonyms

  • 雅— elegant, refined
  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— beautiful, pretty
  • 婷— graceful

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 俗— vulgar, common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her movements were graceful (僷僷).
  • The dancer performed with elegance (僷姿).
  • Ancient texts describe her beauty as 僷僷.
  • The poem praises her graceful demeanor (僷态).

Collocations

  • Graceful appearance(僷姿)
  • Elegant demeanor(僷态)
  • Beautiful and graceful(僷僷)
  • Refined beauty(僷丽)
  • Graceful dance(僷舞)
  • Elegant bearing(僷仪)

Idioms

  • Graceful and elegant(僷僷有礼)
  • Beautiful and refined(僷丽多姿)
  • Elegant demeanor(僷态万千)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing feminine beauty and grace.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey refined elegance and aesthetic appeal.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary and historical contexts.

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