嬬 (rú) - Weak, delicate & young wife

嬬Tone 2

rú ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

嬬 · rú

Weak, delicate;

young wife;

concubine.

Weak, delicateyoung wifeconcubine.

Usage highlights

Weak and delicateYoung wifeConcubineFrail and sicklyDelicate womanTender and weak

Synonyms

  • 弱— weak
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 妾— concubine

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is a delicate young woman (嬬弱).
  • In ancient times, a man might have a concubine (嬬妾).
  • The child was frail and sickly (嬬弱多病).

Collocations

  • Weak and delicate(嬬弱)
  • Young wife(嬬妻)
  • Concubine(嬬妾)
  • Frail and sickly(嬬病)
  • Delicate woman(嬬女)
  • Tender and weak(嬬柔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe women of delicate constitution or secondary wives in polygamous systems.
  • The character carries connotations of femininity, youth, and physical fragility.
  • Modern usage is rare and may be considered archaic or pejorative.

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