薇 (wēi) - A type of fern or Osmunda plant & often used in names to represent delicate beauty,

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薇 · wēi

A type of fern or Osmunda plant;

often used in names to represent delicate beauty, elegance, and natural grace.

A type of fern or Osmunda plantoften used in names to represent delicate beauty,

Usage highlights

RoseOsmunda fernPurple myrtleGraceful and delicateVioletElegant beauty

Synonyms

  • 菲— fragrant plant; delicate
  • 芳— fragrant; aromatic
  • 蕊— flower stamen; bud

Antonyms

  • 刚— hard; strong (opposite of delicate)
  • 粗— coarse; rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a name with 薇 (Wēi) in it, suggesting delicate beauty.
  • The Osmunda fern (薇草) is known for its elegant fronds.
  • Many girls are named with 薇 for its floral connotations (蔷薇).
  • The character appears in poetic descriptions of nature (紫薇).

Collocations

  • Rose(蔷薇)
  • Osmunda fern(薇草)
  • Purple myrtle(紫薇)
  • Graceful and delicate(薇柔)
  • Violet(紫薇花)
  • Elegant beauty(薇美)

Idioms

  • Rose in full bloom(蔷薇盛开)
  • Purple myrtle in the courtyard(紫薇当庭)
  • Graceful as a fern(薇姿绰约)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with delicate ferns and flowering plants like roses and purple myrtle.
  • In naming, conveys femininity, natural elegance, and refined beauty.
  • Often used in female names to evoke imagery of gentle, blooming flowers.

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