婻 (nàn) - A beautiful, elegant woman & also refers to a type of jade.

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nàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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婻 · nàn

A beautiful, elegant woman;

also refers to a type of jade.

A beautiful, elegant womanalso refers to a type of jade.

Usage highlights

Beautiful womanElegant jadeGraceful appearanceRefined beautyCharming and elegantLovely and graceful

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome
  • 媛— beautiful woman

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is an elegant and beautiful woman (婻女).
  • The ancient text mentions a precious jade called 婻玉.
  • Her graceful demeanor was described as 婻婻动人.

Collocations

  • Beautiful woman(婻女)
  • Elegant jade(婻玉)
  • Graceful appearance(婻容)
  • Refined beauty(婻美)
  • Charming and elegant(婻雅)
  • Lovely and graceful(婻丽)

Idioms

  • As beautiful as jade(如婻似玉)
  • Elegant and graceful(婻婻大方)
  • A woman of exceptional beauty(婻质兰心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the 'woman' radical with 'south', suggesting a southern beauty or elegance.
  • Used in classical literature to describe women of exceptional beauty and refinement.
  • Also associated with high-quality jade in some historical texts.

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