(mín) - Gentle, mild, harmonious & refers to a gentle and kind appearance or

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mín | 8 strokes | radical: 日

· mín

Gentle, mild, harmonious;

refers to a gentle and kind appearance or demeanor.

Gentle, mild, harmoniousrefers to a gentle and kind appearance or

Usage highlights

Gentle and kindHarmonious and respectfulGentle appearanceKind expression

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a gentle and kind appearance (旼旼 demeanor).
  • The atmosphere was harmonious and joyful (旼旼穆穆).
  • Ancient texts describe virtuous rulers as having a gentle countenance (旼旼 appearance).

Collocations

  • Gentle and kind(旼旼)
  • Harmonious and respectful(旼旼穆穆)
  • Gentle appearance(旼容)
  • Kind expression(旼色)

Idioms

  • Gentle and respectful(旼旼穆穆)
  • Of gentle countenance(旼旼其容)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the 'Book of Songs' to describe virtuous rulers and harmonious atmospheres.
  • Used in historical contexts to depict ideal Confucian gentlemanly qualities of mildness and harmony.

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