嬕 (shì) - Shi — an archaic Chinese character meaning 'serene, & used in ancient texts to describe a calm

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shì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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嬕 · shì

Shi — an archaic Chinese character meaning 'serene, quiet, composed';

used in ancient texts to describe a calm and dignified demeanor.

Shi — an archaic Chinese character meaning 'serene,used in ancient texts to describe a calm

Usage highlights

serene expressiondignified mannercalm demeanorcomposed appearancetranquil disposition

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 安— peaceful, tranquil
  • 宁— serene, calm

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, agitated
  • 喧— noisy, loud
  • 乱— chaotic, disordered

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her expression was serene and composed (嬕然).
  • The ancient text described the queen's dignified manner (嬕容).
  • He maintained a calm demeanor throughout the crisis (嬕静).

Collocations

  • serene expression(嬕然)
  • dignified manner(嬕容)
  • calm demeanor(嬕静)
  • composed appearance(嬕貌)
  • tranquil disposition(嬕性)

Idioms

  • Calm and dignified(嬕然自若)
  • Serene and composed(嬕静如水)
  • Maintain one's composure(持嬕不变)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing noble or royal composure.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • Often associated with idealized feminine virtues in traditional Confucian culture.

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