(xīn) - A female given name & used in ancient times for women's names, meaning

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xīn | 7 strokes | radical: 女

· xīn

A female given name;

used in ancient times for women's names, meaning a woman with a beautiful appearance and virtuous character.

A female given nameused in ancient times for women's names, meaning

Usage highlights

Female name 妡Virtuous woman 妡Ancient name 妡Elegant woman 妡Beautiful 妡

Synonyms

  • beautiful, elegant
  • elegant, refined
  • beautiful woman

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was named 妡 in the historical records (史书记载名为妡).
  • The character 妡 appears in ancient texts for female names (古籍中用于女子名).
  • A girl named 妡 was known for her virtue (名为妡的女子以贤德著称).

Collocations

  • Female name 妡(女子名妡)
  • Virtuous woman 妡(贤妡)
  • Ancient name 妡(古名妡)
  • Elegant woman 妡(雅妡)
  • Beautiful 妡(美妡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 妡 is a character used exclusively for female names in ancient China.
  • It carries connotations of feminine beauty, virtue and elegance.
  • The character combines the female radical (女) with the phonetic component 斤 (xīn), suggesting both gender and sound.

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