姴 (liè) - Beautiful & pretty

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liè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

姴 · liè

Beautiful;

pretty;

elegant appearance (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese).

Beautifulprettyelegant appearance (archaic character, rarely used in modern

Usage highlights

Beautiful appearanceElegant demeanorGraceful beautyCharming and prettyRefined beauty

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described her as exceptionally beautiful (姴).
  • This character appears in classical poetry to describe elegance (姴).
  • In historical names, it conveyed graceful appearance (姴).

Collocations

  • Beautiful appearance(姴容)
  • Elegant demeanor(姴态)
  • Graceful beauty(姴丽)
  • Charming and pretty(姴媚)
  • Refined beauty(姴雅)

Cultural background

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  • An archaic character primarily found in classical texts and historical documents.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe feminine beauty and elegance.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, mainly of interest to scholars and naming enthusiasts.

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