斐 (fěi) - Elegant & refined

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fěi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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斐 · fěi

Elegant;

refined;

literary;

having literary or artistic talent;

patterned or variegated.

Elegantrefinedliterary

Usage highlights

Outstanding achievementsElegant literary styleColorful and beautifulLiterary talentElegant and refinedPatterned brocade

Synonyms

  • 雅— elegant, refined
  • 丽— beautiful, elegant
  • 文— literary, cultured

Antonyms

  • 俗— vulgar, common
  • 粗— coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He writes with an elegant style (文笔斐然).
  • Her achievements in literature are outstanding (成绩斐然).
  • The fabric has a colorful pattern (斐锦).
  • He is a man of literary talent (斐尔君子).

Collocations

  • Outstanding achievements(斐然成绩)
  • Elegant literary style(斐然文采)
  • Colorful and beautiful(斐丽)
  • Literary talent(斐才)
  • Elegant and refined(斐尔)
  • Patterned brocade(斐锦)

Idioms

  • Outstanding achievements(成绩斐然)
  • Elegant literary style(文采斐然)
  • Brilliant and colorful(斐然成章)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described colorful patterns or variegated appearances, later extended to literary elegance and refinement.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to praise literary talent and elegant writing style.
  • Considered a sophisticated character in naming, suggesting cultural refinement and intellectual achievement.

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