嫢 (guī) - Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine

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嫢 · guī

Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine beauty).

Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine

Usage highlights

Beautiful and gracefulGraceful appearanceElegant demeanorLovely and refinedExquisite beauty

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty, beautiful
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome
  • 妩— charming, enchanting

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described her as exceptionally beautiful (嫢丽).
  • She possessed a graceful demeanor (嫢容).
  • The term refers to feminine elegance (嫢态).

Collocations

  • Beautiful and graceful(嫢丽)
  • Graceful appearance(嫢容)
  • Elegant demeanor(嫢态)
  • Lovely and refined(嫢美)
  • Exquisite beauty(嫢艳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing feminine beauty.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Reflects traditional aesthetic values regarding feminine grace.

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