嬊 (yàn) - Yan — an ancient term meaning beautiful, elegant, & also appears in historical names and texts.

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yàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

嬊 · yàn

Yan — an ancient term meaning beautiful, elegant, graceful;

also appears in historical names and texts.

Yan — an ancient term meaning beautiful, elegant,also appears in historical names and texts.

Usage highlights

Yanjigraceful Yanbeautiful Yanelegant Yan

Synonyms

  • 妍— beautiful, elegant
  • 嫣— charming, beautiful
  • 艳— gorgeous, colorful

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, crude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name Yanji (嬊姬) appears in historical records.
  • She had a graceful demeanor (嬊嬊之态).
  • Ancient texts mention the beauty of Yan (古文中提及嬊之美).

Collocations

  • Yanji(嬊姬)
  • graceful Yan(嬊嬊)
  • beautiful Yan(美嬊)
  • elegant Yan(雅嬊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and historical names.
  • Used to describe feminine beauty and elegance in classical contexts.
  • A rare character with historical and literary connotations.

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