娓 (wěi) - Graceful, compliant & to speak continuously and tirelessly

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wěi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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娓 · wěi

Graceful, compliant;

to speak continuously and tirelessly;

charming, attractive (especially of women).

Graceful, compliantto speak continuously and tirelesslycharming, attractive (especially of women).

Usage highlights

Speak tirelesslyNarrate in detailPleasant to listen toCharming and movingTalk on and onContinuous narration

Synonyms

  • 婉— graceful, tactful
  • 媚— charming, attractive
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, rude
  • 悍— fierce, tough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She spoke tirelessly about her project (娓娓道来).
  • The mother told bedtime stories with great charm (娓娓动听).
  • Her graceful demeanor was captivating (娓娓动人).
  • He narrated the story in a continuous and detailed manner (娓娓而谈).

Collocations

  • Speak tirelessly(娓娓而谈)
  • Narrate in detail(娓娓道来)
  • Pleasant to listen to(娓娓动听)
  • Charming and moving(娓娓动人)
  • Talk on and on(娓娓不倦)
  • Continuous narration(娓娓不绝)

Idioms

  • Speaking in a gentle and continuous manner(娓娓而谈)
  • Narrating in detail and clearly(娓娓道来)
  • Speaking in a way that is pleasant to hear(娓娓动听)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe women's graceful and compliant nature in classical texts.
  • Frequently appears in descriptions of eloquent and captivating speech or storytelling.
  • Carries positive connotations of charm, diligence in speech, and pleasant demeanor.

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