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