嬿 (yàn) - Yàn — beautiful, elegant, graceful & often used in classical literature to describe feminine

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嬿 · yàn

Yàn — beautiful, elegant, graceful;

often used in classical literature to describe feminine beauty and elegance.

Yàn — beautiful, elegant, gracefuloften used in classical literature to describe feminine

Usage highlights

Graceful and beautifulElegant demeanorBeautiful womanElegant and charmingGraceful bearingRefined beauty

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— pretty, beautiful
  • 婉— graceful, gentle
  • 娟— beautiful, graceful

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— plain, coarse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a graceful and beautiful appearance (嬿婉之容).
  • The poem describes a woman's elegant demeanor (嬿姿).
  • In ancient texts, 嬿 refers to a beautiful woman (淑嬿).

Collocations

  • Graceful and beautiful(嬿婉)
  • Elegant demeanor(嬿姿)
  • Beautiful woman(淑嬿)
  • Elegant and charming(嬿丽)
  • Graceful bearing(嬿态)
  • Refined beauty(嬿美)

Idioms

  • Graceful and charming(嬿婉动人)
  • Elegant and beautiful(嬿姿丽质)
  • Refined and graceful(嬿婉淑雅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature and poetry to depict feminine beauty.
  • Considered an elegant and somewhat rare character in modern usage, carrying classical connotations.
  • Often appears in names wishing for grace, beauty, and refinement.

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