(tiǎo) - frivolous, flighty, coquettish (archaic character, rarely used in

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tiǎo | 9 strokes | radical:

· tiǎo

frivolous, flighty, coquettish (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese)

frivolous, flighty, coquettish (archaic character, rarely used in

Usage highlights

frivolous attitudecoquettish demeanorflightly behaviorarchaic usagerare character

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her manner was described as frivolous (宨态).
  • The text mentioned a coquettish demeanor (宨媚).
  • This character appears in classical literature (古典文献中的宨字).

Collocations

  • frivolous attitude(宨态)
  • coquettish demeanor(宨媚)
  • flightly behavior(宨行)
  • archaic usage(宨的古代用法)
  • rare character(宨字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 宨 is an extremely rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character carries negative connotations of frivolity and lack of seriousness.
  • Due to its rarity and negative meaning, it is almost never used in contemporary naming practices.

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