Is 婌 commonly used in modern names?

No, it is quite rare in modern naming and primarily appears in historical or classical contexts.

What is the difference between 婌 and 淑?

Both mean refined and virtuous, but 淑 is much more common in modern usage, while 婌 is primarily historical and refers specifically to palace ladies.

Would 婌 be suitable for a baby name today?

While it carries elegant classical connotations, its obscurity might make it impractical for modern use. 淑 would be a more recognizable alternative with similar meaning.

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shú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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婌 · shú

Shu — an ancient term for a refined, virtuous woman;

used in historical names for palace ladies.

Shu — an ancient term for a refined,used in historical names for palace ladies.

Usage highlights

Palace ladyVirtuous womanRefined ladyCourt lady titleElegant woman

Synonyms

淑— virtuous, kind, refined (similar meaning)
媛— beautiful woman, elegant

Usage & contexts

Examples

She was given the title of palace lady (婌女) for her refinement.
In ancient texts, 婌 described women of virtue and cultivation.
The character appears in historical records of court titles (婌媛).

Collocations

Palace lady(婌女)
Virtuous woman(婌媛)
Refined lady(婌淑)
Court lady title(婌妃)
Elegant woman(婌雅)

Idioms

Virtuous and refined woman(婌媛淑德)

Cultural background

FAQ

Used in ancient China for titles of court ladies or women of high virtue.
Appears in historical texts describing idealized feminine qualities.
Rare in modern usage but preserved in classical references.

婌 (shú) - Shu — an ancient term for a refined, & used in historical names for palace ladies.