(wén) - Literary or artistic talent & colorful patterns

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wén | 7 strokes | radical: 彡

· wén

Literary or artistic talent;

colorful patterns;

elegant writing or decoration.

Literary or artistic talentcolorful patternselegant writing or decoration.

Usage highlights

Literary talentColorful patternsElegant decorationArtistic brilliancePatterned beautyDecorative writing

Synonyms

  • literature; writing; culture
  • color; brilliance
  • decoration; adornment

Antonyms

  • plain; unadorned
  • simple; unembellished

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a man of literary talent (彣彣).
  • The ancient text describes colorful patterns (彣章).
  • Her calligraphy shows elegant decoration (彣采).

Collocations

  • Literary talent(彣彣)
  • Colorful patterns(彣章)
  • Elegant decoration(彣采)
  • Artistic brilliance(彣华)
  • Patterned beauty(彣丽)
  • Decorative writing(彣饰)

Idioms

  • Literary talent shining brightly(彣采斐然)
  • Elegant and colorful patterns(彣章华丽)
  • Artistic brilliance displayed(彣华外露)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to colorful patterns or decorative markings in ancient texts.
  • Extended to mean literary or artistic talent, emphasizing elegance and refinement.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains classical and scholarly connotations.

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