娆 (ráo) - Charming, enchanting, graceful & to flatter, to please.

娆Tone 2

ráo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

娆 · ráo

Charming, enchanting, graceful;

to flatter, to please.

Charming, enchanting, gracefulto flatter, to please.

Usage highlights

Enchanting and fascinatingDelicate and charmingExtremely enchantingBeautiful and coquettishCharming and gracefulCoquettish and seductive

Synonyms

  • 媚— flattering, charming
  • 娇— delicate, charming

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 朴— plain, simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a charming and coquettish demeanor (妖娆).
  • The dancer's movements were graceful and enchanting (娇娆).
  • The scenery is beautiful and captivating (分外妖娆).

Collocations

  • Enchanting and fascinating(妖娆)
  • Delicate and charming(娇娆)
  • Extremely enchanting(分外妖娆)
  • Beautiful and coquettish(妩媚妖娆)
  • Charming and graceful(娆娆)
  • Coquettish and seductive(娆媚)

Idioms

  • The countryside is so enchanting(分外妖娆)
  • A thousand charms, a hundred allurements(千娇百媚，万种风情 - related concept)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical poetry and literature to describe feminine beauty and grace.
  • The character can carry connotations of excessive or seductive charm in some contexts.

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