(zàn) - Beautiful, elegant & also refers to a hairstyle or hair ornament.

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· zàn

Beautiful, elegant;

also refers to a hairstyle or hair ornament.

Beautiful, elegantalso refers to a hairstyle or hair ornament.

Usage highlights

Beautiful and elegantHair ornamentGraceful and refinedExquisite ornamentElegant appearance

Synonyms

  • beautiful
  • pretty, beautiful
  • elegant, refined

Antonyms

  • ugly
  • vulgar, common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her hairstyle was particularly elegant (襸丽).
  • The traditional hair ornament was exquisite (头襸).
  • The dancer's movements were graceful and beautiful (舞姿襸雅).

Collocations

  • Beautiful and elegant(襸丽)
  • Hair ornament(头襸)
  • Graceful and refined(襸雅)
  • Exquisite ornament(襸饰)
  • Elegant appearance(襸容)

Idioms

  • Graceful and charming(襸约多姿)
  • Elegant and refined demeanor(襸雅风姿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to beautiful hairstyles and hair ornaments in ancient China.
  • Associated with feminine beauty and elegance in traditional culture.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe refined appearances and adornments.

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