() - Yi — used in the word 嬄𡃶 (yī

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Yi — used in the word 嬄𡃶 (yī hù), an ancient term describing a woman's graceful and composed demeanor.

Yi — used in the word 嬄𡃶 (yī

Usage highlights

嬄𡃶古嬄嬄态嬄容嬄女

Synonyms

  • elegant, refined (describing feminine grace)
  • graceful, gentle (feminine qualities)
  • kind and gentle (virtuous woman)

Antonyms

  • fierce, tough (opposite of gentle grace)
  • coarse, rough (contrasting refined elegance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The classical text described her as 嬄𡃶 (yī hù), meaning graceful and composed.
  • This rare character appears mainly in historical descriptions of women (嬄).
  • Scholars study ancient texts containing 嬄 to understand classical aesthetics.

Collocations

  • yī hù(嬄𡃶)
  • gǔ yī(古嬄)
  • yī tài(嬄态)
  • yī róng(嬄容)
  • yī nǚ(嬄女)

Idioms

  • Graceful and dignified demeanor(嬄𡃶之态)
  • Ancient elegant bearing(古之嬄态)
  • Composed and refined appearance(嬄容端庄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing women's grace.
  • Represents an idealized feminine virtue in ancient Chinese aesthetic standards.
  • Most commonly appears in the compound 嬄𡃶, describing dignified feminine composure.

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