娞 (něi) - Graceful, elegant & also an ancient variant of 婑.

娞Tone 3

něi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

娞 · něi

Graceful, elegant;

also an ancient variant of 婑.

Graceful, elegantalso an ancient variant of 婑.

Usage highlights

Graceful appearanceElegant demeanorRefined beautyGentle and graceful

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty
  • 婉— graceful
  • 婑— graceful (ancient variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer's movements were graceful (娞).
  • She had an elegant demeanor (娞).
  • The name suggests a refined and beautiful woman (娞).

Collocations

  • Graceful appearance(娞容)
  • Elegant demeanor(娞态)
  • Refined beauty(娞美)
  • Gentle and graceful(婉娞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 娞 is an archaic character primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of feminine beauty and grace, similar to other characters with the woman radical.
  • Its usage in modern Chinese is extremely rare, making it a unique choice for naming.

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