嬼 (liǔ) - A term describing a woman who is beautiful, & also refers to a widow.

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liǔ ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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嬼 · liǔ

A term describing a woman who is beautiful, charming, and coquettish;

also refers to a widow.

A term describing a woman who is beautiful,also refers to a widow.

Usage highlights

Beautiful womanWidowCharming and coquettishElegant ladyGraceful demeanor

Synonyms

  • 媚— charming, flattering
  • 艳— gorgeous, colorful
  • 妍— beautiful, handsome
  • 寡— widow

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 朴— plain, simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was a charming and beautiful woman (嬼嬼佳人).
  • The young widow lived alone (年轻的嬼妇).
  • Her coquettish smile captivated everyone (嬼媚的笑容).

Collocations

  • Beautiful woman(嬼女)
  • Widow(嬼妇)
  • Charming and coquettish(嬼媚)
  • Elegant lady(嬼媛)
  • Graceful demeanor(嬼态)

Idioms

  • A charming and beautiful woman(嬼嬼佳人)
  • Widow's fidelity(嬼妇守节)
  • Graceful and coquettish(嬼姿媚态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 嬼 often describes women with both physical beauty and charming demeanor.
  • The character also carries the meaning of widow, reflecting traditional social status of women in historical contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in classical texts and historical references.

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