妠 (nà) - To marry (of a woman) & to take as a wife

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nà ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妠 · nà

To marry (of a woman);

to take as a wife;

also used in ancient texts for a young girl's name.

To marry (of a woman)to take as a wifealso used in ancient texts for a young

Usage highlights

To marryMarried womanTaking a wifeGirl's name 妠

Synonyms

  • 嫁— to marry (of a woman)
  • 娶— to take a wife (of a man)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient texts, a woman would 妠 (marry into a family).
  • The term 妠妇 refers to a married woman (妠妇).
  • Some historical records mention girls named 妠 (妠).

Collocations

  • To marry (of a woman)(妠)
  • Married woman(妠妇)
  • Taking a wife(娶妠)
  • Girl's name 妠(妠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in contexts describing marriage customs.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical and literary interest.

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