嬺 (nì) - Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine

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嬺 · nì

Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine beauty and virtue).

Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine

Usage highlights

Graceful and beautifulVirtuous and elegantFeminine charmElegant demeanorAncient term for beautyRefined woman

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty, beautiful
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome
  • 婉— graceful, gentle

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, homely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described her as exceptionally beautiful (嬺).
  • In classical poetry, 嬺 was used to praise feminine grace (嬺).
  • This character appears in historical descriptions of virtuous women (嬺女).

Collocations

  • Graceful and beautiful(嬺美)
  • Virtuous and elegant(嬺德)
  • Feminine charm(嬺姿)
  • Elegant demeanor(嬺态)
  • Ancient term for beauty(古嬺)
  • Refined woman(嬺女)

Idioms

  • Graceful and virtuous(嬺德兼备)
  • Beautiful both inside and out(内秀外嬺)
  • Elegant beyond compare(嬺态无双)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ideal feminine beauty and virtue.
  • Represents traditional Confucian values regarding women's moral and physical qualities.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Often found in historical literature and poetry praising women's virtues.

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