儖 (lán) - Unattractive, ugly & used in classical texts to describe an unsightly

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lán ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

儖 · lán

Unattractive, ugly;

used in classical texts to describe an unsightly appearance.

Unattractive, uglyused in classical texts to describe an unsightly

Usage highlights

Unattractive appearanceRugged and unkemptAncient term for ugly

Synonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— coarse, vulgar

Antonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 俊— handsome

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described him as having a rugged and unattractive appearance (儖儳).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (儖).
  • It appears in classical literature describing rough features (儖陋).

Collocations

  • Unattractive appearance(儖陋)
  • Rugged and unkempt(儖儳)
  • Ancient term for ugly(儖丑)

Idioms

  • Rough and unattractive(儖儳不羁)
  • Ugly and unrefined(儖陋不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, mainly of interest to scholars and linguists.
  • Represents an archaic descriptive term for physical appearance.

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