脜 (yǒu) - Gentle appearance & kind facial expression

脜Tone 3

yǒu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

脜 · yǒu

Gentle appearance;

kind facial expression

Gentle appearancekind facial expression

Usage highlights

Gentle appearanceKind expressionBenevolent countenanceMild facial featuresSerene visage

Synonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 和— harmonious, gentle
  • 善— good, kind

Antonyms

  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 恶— evil, wicked
  • 厉— stern, severe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a gentle appearance(脜脜 appearance)
  • The teacher's kind expression put students at ease(脜脜 expression)
  • In ancient texts, 脜 described benevolent countenances(脜貌)

Collocations

  • Gentle appearance(脜脜)
  • Kind expression(脜貌)
  • Benevolent countenance(脜容)
  • Mild facial features(脜面)
  • Serene visage(脜颜)

Idioms

  • Gentle and kind appearance(脜脜之容)
  • Face full of benevolence(满面脜脜)
  • Expression of kindness(脜然之色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing virtuous and kind facial expressions
  • Associated with Confucian ideals of benevolent appearance reflecting inner virtue
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts

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