(zhēng) - Zhen — an elegant, refined woman & used in female names to denote beauty, virtue,

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· zhēng

Zhen — an elegant, refined woman;

used in female names to denote beauty, virtue, and grace.

Zhen — an elegant, refined womanused in female names to denote beauty, virtue,

Usage highlights

Elegant womanJadeZhenniangVirtuous and beautifulRefined ladyGraceful demeanor

Synonyms

  • beautiful woman; elegant
  • graceful; beautiful
  • beautiful girl; lovely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name is Yuzhen (玉媜), meaning 'jade-like woman'.
  • The character 媜 appears in classical female names (媜娘).
  • She was given the name Zhenniang (媜娘) to signify elegance.
  • In poetry, 媜 describes a woman of virtue and beauty (贤媜).

Collocations

  • Elegant woman(贤媜)
  • Jade-like woman(玉媜)
  • Zhenniang(媜娘)
  • Virtuous and beautiful(淑媜)
  • Refined lady(雅媜)
  • Graceful demeanor(媜仪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in female given names, especially in historical or literary contexts.
  • Associated with classical ideals of feminine beauty, virtue, and refinement.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains an elegant, scholarly connotation.

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