(chōu) - Beautiful & pretty

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chōu | 11 strokes | radical:

· chōu

Beautiful;

pretty;

used in ancient personal names.

Beautifulprettyused in ancient personal names.

Usage highlights

Beautiful womanPretty and charmingAncient female nameElegant and gracefulLovely appearance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character 婤 (婤), meaning beautiful.
  • In historical texts, 婤 appears in women's names (婤女).
  • The character 婤 describes feminine beauty (婤好).

Collocations

  • Beautiful woman(婤女)
  • Pretty and charming(婤好)
  • Ancient female name(婤姬)
  • Elegant and graceful(婤丽)
  • Lovely appearance(婤容)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 婤 is a rare character primarily found in historical personal names, especially for women.
  • It carries connotations of classical beauty and elegance, reflecting traditional aesthetic values.
  • The character combines the woman radical (女) with 周 (zhōu), suggesting a connection to completeness or elegance.

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