妶 (xián) - A female given name in ancient times & also refers to a woman skilled in arts
妶 · xián
A female given name in ancient times;
also refers to a woman skilled in arts and crafts.
A female given name in ancient timesalso refers to a woman skilled in arts
Usage highlights
Female name 妶Skilled woman 巧妶Ancient female name 古女名妶
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She was named 妶 in the historical records (史书记载她名为妶).
- The skilled woman (巧妶) was known for her embroidery.
- In ancient texts, 妶 appears as a female name (古籍中妶作为女子名出现).
Collocations
- Female name 妶(女子名妶)
- Skilled woman 巧妶(巧妶)
- Ancient female name 古女名妶(古女名妶)
Cultural background
FAQ- 妶 is a rare character primarily used as a female given name in ancient China.
- It reflects the traditional practice of using characters with the female radical (女) for women's names.