旎 (nǐ) - Fluttering, gently waving, graceful and delicate appearance & often used to describe the gentle movement of

旎Tone 3

nǐ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

旎 · nǐ

Fluttering, gently waving, graceful and delicate appearance;

often used to describe the gentle movement of flags, banners, or willows in the wind.

Fluttering, gently waving, graceful and delicate appearanceoften used to describe the gentle movement of

Usage highlights

Fluttering gentlyGraceful and charmingSoft and gentleWaving gentlyElegant and delicateGentle breeze

Synonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 婉— graceful, gentle
  • 婀— graceful (as in 婀娜)

Antonyms

  • 刚— hard, strong, rigid
  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 烈— intense, fiery

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willows swayed gently in the breeze (旖旎的柳枝).
  • The colorful flags fluttered in the wind (彩旗旎旎).
  • The dancer's movements were graceful and flowing (舞姿旎旎).
  • The silk curtains billowed softly (丝绸窗帘旎旎摆动).

Collocations

  • Fluttering gently(旎旎)
  • Graceful and charming(旖旎)
  • Soft and gentle(柔旎)
  • Waving gently(飘旎)
  • Elegant and delicate(旎丽)
  • Gentle breeze(旎风)

Idioms

  • Graceful and charming scenery(风光旖旎)
  • Gentle and beautiful demeanor(旎旎动人)
  • Soft and elegant style(旎旎风格)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe gentle, flowing movements or delicate beauty.
  • Frequently used in compound 旖旎 to describe charming, graceful scenery or feminine beauty.
  • Carries connotations of elegance, softness, and refined beauty in traditional aesthetics.

FAQ