嫮 (hù) - Beautiful & elegant

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hù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嫮 · hù

Beautiful;

elegant;

used to describe feminine beauty and grace.

Beautifulelegantused to describe feminine beauty and grace.

Usage highlights

Beautiful appearanceElegant postureLovely eyesGraceful beautyCharming smileExquisite beauty

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty
  • 妍— beautiful (of women)
  • 姣— handsome, beautiful

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her beauty was praised as 嫮 (beautiful).
  • The dancer moved with elegant grace (嫮姿).
  • Ancient texts describe the queen's 嫮容 (beautiful countenance).

Collocations

  • Beautiful appearance(嫮容)
  • Elegant posture(嫮姿)
  • Lovely eyes(嫮目)
  • Graceful beauty(嫮丽)
  • Charming smile(嫮笑)
  • Exquisite beauty(嫮美)

Idioms

  • Beautiful and virtuous(嫮淑)
  • Graceful and charming(嫮媚)
  • Elegant and refined(嫮雅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing feminine beauty.
  • Considered an elegant and refined character, often used in poetic contexts.
  • Less common in modern usage but retains classical appeal.

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