(shuài) - handsome & good-looking

Tone 4

shuài | 5 strokes | radical: 巾

· shuài

handsome;

good-looking;

commander-in-chief;

marshal;

graceful;

smart

handsomegood-lookingcommander-in-chief

Usage highlights

handsome guymarshalhandsome and coolcommanderhandsome appearancegeneral

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very handsome (他很帅).
  • The marshal commanded the troops (元帅指挥部队).
  • She has a cool and stylish appearance (她很帅).
  • The general is handsome and capable (将军很帅).

Collocations

  • handsome guy(帅哥)
  • marshal(元帅)
  • handsome and cool(帅气)
  • commander(统帅)
  • handsome appearance(帅相)
  • general(将帅)

Idioms

  • To act as a temporary commander(挂帅)
  • The commander's seal(帅印)
  • Handsome and talented(才帅)
  • The handsome leads the troops(帅兵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to military commanders and marshals in ancient China.
  • In modern usage, primarily means handsome or good-looking, especially for men.
  • The character combines the military commander meaning with aesthetic appreciation.

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