嫻 (xián) - Elegant, refined, gentle & skilled, proficient
嫻 · xián
Elegant, refined, gentle;
skilled, proficient;
composed, unhurried.
Elegant, refined, gentleskilled, proficientcomposed, unhurried.
Usage highlights
Elegant and refinedSkilled and proficientGentle and quietElegant demeanorSkilled in the artsComposed and unhurried
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She has an elegant demeanor (娴雅).
- He is skilled in martial arts (娴于武艺).
- She answered with composure (娴静地回答).
- The dancer moved gracefully (娴熟地舞动).
Collocations
- Elegant and refined(娴雅)
- Skilled and proficient(娴熟)
- Gentle and quiet(娴静)
- Elegant demeanor(娴仪)
- Skilled in the arts(娴于艺)
- Composed and unhurried(娴婉)
Idioms
- Elegant and refined, gentle and virtuous(娴雅淑德)
- Skilled and proficient, mastering with ease(娴熟自如)
- Gentle and quiet, graceful and dignified(娴静端庄)
Cultural background
FAQ- Traditionally associated with idealized feminine virtues in Confucian culture, particularly grace, refinement, and inner cultivation.
- Often used in classical literature to describe women of noble character and cultivated talents.
- Represents an aesthetic ideal of effortless mastery and composed elegance.