姶 (è) - A surname & ancient place name

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è ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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姶 · è

A surname;

ancient place name;

also used in personal names, often with connotations of elegance and grace.

A surnameancient place namealso used in personal names, often with connotations

Usage highlights

Elegant and gracefulSurnameAncient placeTranquil and elegantRefined beautyClassical name

Synonyms

  • 雅— elegant, refined
  • 娴— elegant, refined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has an elegant name (姶雅).
  • The surname is rare (姶姓).
  • An ancient place in history (姶地).
  • Used in classical names (姶静).

Collocations

  • Elegant and graceful(姶雅)
  • Surname(姶姓)
  • Ancient place(姶地)
  • Tranquil and elegant(姶静)
  • Refined beauty(姶美)
  • Classical name(姶名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 姶 is a rare character primarily used in surnames and historical place names.
  • In naming, it conveys a sense of classical elegance and refinement.
  • Its usage is more common in historical contexts than in modern vernacular.

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