姭 (xiàn) - Beautiful appearance & elegant and virtuous woman.

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xiàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 女

万响

姭 · xiàn

Beautiful appearance;

elegant and virtuous woman.

Beautiful appearanceelegant and virtuous woman.

Usage highlights

Beautiful appearanceElegant womanVirtuous characterGraceful demeanorLovely countenanceRefined beauty

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty, beautiful
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome
  • 娟— beautiful, graceful

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a beautiful appearance (姭姭).
  • The painting depicts an elegant woman (姭女).
  • Her virtuous character is admired (姭德).

Collocations

  • Beautiful appearance(姭姭)
  • Elegant woman(姭女)
  • Virtuous character(姭德)
  • Graceful demeanor(姭姿)
  • Lovely countenance(姭容)
  • Refined beauty(姭丽)

Idioms

  • Beautiful and virtuous woman(姭姭淑女)
  • Graceful and elegant(姭姿绰约)
  • Lovely appearance and kind heart(姭容善心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character used in classical texts to describe female beauty and virtue.
  • Combines the concepts of feminine beauty (女) and strength/ability (劦), suggesting both physical attractiveness and inner qualities.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese values of feminine virtue combined with external beauty.

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