妟 (yàn) - Ancient character meaning peaceful, calm & also used as a surname.

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yàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

妍嬿

妟 · yàn

Ancient character meaning peaceful, calm;

also used as a surname.

Ancient character meaning peaceful, calmalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Ancient character for peaceSurname YanPeaceful and calmClassical usage

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 晏— peaceful, quiet

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 躁— restless, agitated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient character conveys a sense of peace (妟).
  • It appears in some classical texts with the meaning of tranquility (妟).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except as a surname (妟).

Collocations

  • Ancient character for peace(妟)
  • Surname Yan(妟姓)
  • Peaceful and calm(安妟)
  • Classical usage(古妟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient character that appears in early Chinese texts with meanings related to peace and tranquility.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily preserved as a surname or in historical/classical contexts.

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