(zhāo) - A character used primarily in female names & meaning graceful, elegant, or beautiful.

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zhāo | 8 strokes | radical: 女

· zhāo

A character used primarily in female names;

meaning graceful, elegant, or beautiful.

A character used primarily in female namesmeaning graceful, elegant, or beautiful.

Usage highlights

Female nameGraceful womanElegant ladyZhaoyiZhaoyuanZhaojun

Synonyms

  • graceful, beautiful
  • beautiful woman
  • delicate, charming

Antonyms

  • ugly
  • plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name is Zhaoyi (妱怡).
  • The character 妱 appears in classical female names (妱女).
  • She was given the name Zhaoyuan (妱媛).

Collocations

  • Female name(妱女)
  • Graceful woman(妱媛)
  • Elegant lady(妱娘)
  • Zhaoyi(妱怡)
  • Zhaoyuan(妱媛)
  • Zhaojun(妱君)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in female given names in Chinese culture.
  • Reflects traditional values of feminine grace and beauty.
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage.

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