姍 (shān) - To walk slowly and gracefully & to slander

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shān ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

三姗

姍 · shān

To walk slowly and gracefully;

to slander;

used in names for its elegant connotations.

To walk slowly and gracefullyto slanderused in names for its elegant connotations.

Usage highlights

Walk slowly and gracefullyArrive lateElegant and gracefulUsed in female namesSlander and ridicule

Synonyms

  • 缓— slow, leisurely
  • 雅— elegant, refined

Antonyms

  • 疾— swift, rapid
  • 速— fast, quick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She walked slowly and gracefully (姗姗来迟).
  • The lady moved with elegant steps (姗姗而行).
  • This is a common character in female names (姗姗).

Collocations

  • Walk slowly and gracefully(姗姗而行)
  • Arrive late(姗姗来迟)
  • Elegant and graceful(姗姗动人)
  • Used in female names(姗姗)
  • Slander and ridicule(姗谤)

Idioms

  • Arriving late gracefully(姗姗来迟)
  • Walking with elegant steps(姗姗而行)

Cultural background

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  • Originally described a slow, graceful walking manner, often associated with feminine elegance.
  • Frequently used in female names to convey grace, beauty, and refinement.
  • Also has a secondary meaning of slander or ridicule in classical texts.

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