娪 (wú) - Beautiful woman & pretty girl.

娪Tone 2

wú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

娪 · wú

Beautiful woman;

pretty girl.

Beautiful womanpretty girl.

Usage highlights

Beautiful womanLovely maidenGraceful ladyElegant beautyCharming girl

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty
  • 妍— beautiful (of women)
  • 娟— graceful

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is a beautiful woman (娪).
  • The ancient text describes a lovely maiden (娪女).
  • In classical poetry, 娪 often refers to an attractive young lady (美女娪).

Collocations

  • Beautiful woman(娪女)
  • Lovely maiden(娇娪)
  • Graceful lady(婉娪)
  • Elegant beauty(雅娪)
  • Charming girl(媚娪)

Idioms

  • A woman of exceptional beauty(国色天娪)
  • Elegant and graceful(婉约娪婷)
  • Beautiful inside and out(秀外慧娪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 娪 is a classical character used in ancient texts to describe female beauty.
  • The character combines the woman radical (女) with the phonetic component 吾, suggesting both femininity and elegance.
  • It appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to depict idealized feminine beauty.

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