嫊 (sù) - An ancient female name & a term for a refined, elegant woman in

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sù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嫊 · sù

An ancient female name;

a term for a refined, elegant woman in classical Chinese.

An ancient female namea term for a refined, elegant woman in

Usage highlights

Ancient female nameElegant womanHistorical nameClassical beautyRefined lady

Synonyms

  • 媛— beautiful woman; elegant female
  • 淑— kind and gentle; virtuous woman
  • 妍— beautiful; elegant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was named after an ancient beauty (嫊).
  • The name evokes classical elegance (嫊女).
  • In historical texts, 嫊 appears as a woman's name (嫊氏).

Collocations

  • Ancient female name(嫊)
  • Elegant woman(嫊女)
  • Historical name(嫊氏)
  • Classical beauty(嫊媛)
  • Refined lady(嫊淑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a female personal name.
  • Represents classical ideals of feminine elegance and refinement.
  • Rarely used in modern times, primarily of historical interest.

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