姹 (chà) - Beautiful woman & also used to describe something beautiful, gorgeous, or

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chà ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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姹 · chà

Beautiful woman;

also used to describe something beautiful, gorgeous, or alluring.

Beautiful womanalso used to describe something beautiful, gorgeous, or

Usage highlights

Beautiful and charmingGorgeous splendorBeautiful womanAlluring beautyVivid and colorful

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 艳— gorgeous
  • 娇— delicate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was full of beautiful flowers (姹紫嫣红).
  • She is a beautiful and charming woman (姹女).
  • The scene was one of gorgeous splendor (姹紫嫣红).

Collocations

  • Beautiful and charming(姹娅)
  • Gorgeous splendor(姹紫嫣红)
  • Beautiful woman(姹女)
  • Alluring beauty(姹媚)
  • Vivid and colorful(姹嫣)

Idioms

  • Gorgeous and brightly colored(姹紫嫣红)
  • Beautiful and charming women(姹女娇娆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe feminine beauty and the splendor of nature.
  • The character carries a connotation of delicate, captivating beauty, sometimes with an air of mystique.

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