姳 (mǐng) - A refined, elegant, and virtuous woman & an ancient term used in female names to
姳 · mǐng
A refined, elegant, and virtuous woman;
an ancient term used in female names to denote beauty and grace.
A refined, elegant, and virtuous womanan ancient term used in female names to
Usage highlights
Elegant womanVirtuous and refined姳姝姳娟姳婉
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Her name includes the character for elegance (姳).
- The classical name 姳姝 (Mǐng Shū) means elegant beauty.
- In ancient texts, 姳 described a woman of virtue (贤姳).
Collocations
- Elegant woman(姳女)
- Virtuous and refined(贤姳)
- elegant beauty(姳姝)
- graceful and beautiful(姳娟)
- gentle and refined(姳婉)
Idioms
- No widely known idioms feature this character; it is primarily used in personal names.
Cultural background
FAQ- Used historically in female names to convey ideals of classical feminine beauty and virtue.
- Reflects traditional values associating women with refinement, elegance, and moral integrity.