娈 (luán) - Beautiful, handsome & handsome boy

娈Tone 2

luán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

娈 · luán

Beautiful, handsome;

handsome boy;

to cherish, to love;

in ancient texts, refers to a handsome young man or male beauty.

Beautiful, handsomehandsome boyto cherish, to love

Usage highlights

Handsome boyBeautiful and charmingTo cherish fondlyBeautiful appearanceLovely and gracefulYoung beauty

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 俊— handsome
  • 丽— beautiful, pretty
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The handsome youth (美娈的少年) captivated everyone.
  • Ancient texts describe the handsome boy (娈童).
  • She cherished the memory (娈恋) of their time together.
  • The poem praises the beauty (娈美) of the young man.

Collocations

  • Handsome boy(娈童)
  • Beautiful and charming(婉娈)
  • To cherish fondly(娈恋)
  • Beautiful appearance(娈貌)
  • Lovely and graceful(娟娈)
  • Young beauty(娈婉)

Idioms

  • Young and beautiful(婉娈多姿)
  • Beautiful and charming youth(婉娈少年)
  • Graceful and lovely(娟娈可爱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 娈 often described handsome young men, particularly in contexts of male beauty.
  • The term 娈童 historically referred to a handsome boy or youth, though in modern usage this term has acquired negative connotations.
  • The character appears frequently in classical poetry and texts to describe youthful beauty and elegance.

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