嬈 (ráo) - Charming, enchanting, graceful & also meaning to disturb, to confuse. In modern

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ráo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嬈 · ráo

Charming, enchanting, graceful;

also meaning to disturb, to confuse.

In modern usage, it primarily carries the meaning of charming and graceful.

Charming, enchanting, gracefulalso meaning to disturb, to confuse. In modern

Usage highlights

Enchanting and charmingGraceful and charmingCoquettish and charmingBeautiful and charmingCharming appearanceCharming and delicate

Synonyms

  • 媚— Charming, flattering
  • 妩— Charming, enchanting
  • 娇— Delicate, charming

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a charming and graceful demeanor (妖娆的姿态).
  • The dancer's movements were enchanting (舞姿娇娆).
  • The scenery is beautiful and charming (风景分外妖娆).
  • The coquettish smile captivated everyone (妩媚娆笑).

Collocations

  • Enchanting and charming(妖娆)
  • Graceful and charming(娇娆)
  • Coquettish and charming(妩媚娆)
  • Beautiful and charming(分外妖娆)
  • Charming appearance(娆姿)
  • Charming and delicate(娆娆)

Idioms

  • Enchanting and captivating(分外妖娆)
  • Graceful and charming(娇娆妩媚)
  • Beautiful and enchanting(婀娜妖娆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 嬈 originally meant 'to disturb' or 'to confuse', but its meaning has evolved over time to primarily signify 'charming' and 'graceful'.
  • It is often used in classical poetry and literature to describe the beauty and grace of women or scenery.
  • In modern usage, it is commonly seen in the compound word 妖娆 (yāoráo), which describes a captivating and enchanting beauty.

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