媦 (wèi) - Younger sister & archaic term for sister, particularly younger sister.

媦Tone 4

wèi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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媦 · wèi

Younger sister;

archaic term for sister, particularly younger sister.

Younger sisterarchaic term for sister, particularly younger sister.

Usage highlights

Younger sisterSisterly affectionElder and younger sistersFamily sistersSibling relationship

Synonyms

  • 妹— younger sister (modern common term)
  • 妹妹— younger sister (colloquial)

Antonyms

  • 姊— elder sister
  • 姐— elder sister (modern)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient texts, 媦 refers to a younger sister (媦妹).
  • The character 媦 appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学).
  • Some family records use 媦 to denote younger female siblings (女性兄弟姐妹).

Collocations

  • Younger sister(媦妹)
  • Sisterly affection(媦情)
  • Elder and younger sisters(姊媦)
  • Family sisters(家媦)
  • Sibling relationship(媦关系)

Idioms

  • Sisters caring for each other(姊妹情深)
  • Harmony between sisters(媦妹和睦)
  • Sisters supporting each other(媦妹相扶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 媦 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character reflects the importance of family relationships and sibling hierarchy in traditional Chinese culture.
  • In ancient times, specific characters were used to distinguish between elder and younger siblings.

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