(fān) - A rare character used in female names, meaning

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fān | 15 strokes | radical:

· fān

A rare character used in female names, meaning beautiful, elegant, or graceful woman.

A rare character used in female names, meaning

Usage highlights

Female nameElegant womanBeautiful ladyGraceful maidenClassical beauty

Synonyms

  • beautiful, graceful (as in 婵娟)
  • beautiful, graceful
  • graceful, gentle, elegant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was given the name 嬏嬏 (Fān Fān) for its elegant meaning.
  • The character appears in some classical texts describing beautiful women (美女).
  • In modern usage, it's primarily found in female given names.

Collocations

  • Female name(嬏嬏)
  • Elegant woman(优雅的嬏)
  • Beautiful lady(美丽的嬏)
  • Graceful maiden(婀娜的嬏)
  • Classical beauty(古典嬏)

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms containing this character are found in standard references.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare character primarily used in female given names.
  • It carries connotations of feminine beauty and elegance.
  • The character is not commonly used in modern standard Chinese.

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