(yūn) - Yun — a rare character meaning 'elegant, refined, & often used in names to convey beauty, grace,

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Yun — a rare character meaning 'elegant, refined, handsome';

often used in names to convey beauty, grace, and refinement.

Yun — a rare character meaning 'elegant, refined,often used in names to convey beauty, grace,

Usage highlights

Elegant and handsomeRefined and beautifulGraceful bearingYun as a given nameElegant talentRefined virtue

Synonyms

  • handsome, talented
  • elegant, refined
  • beautiful, pretty

Antonyms

  • ugly, unattractive
  • coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His name contains the character Yun (赟) for elegance.
  • The name Yunfei (赟飞) suggests elegant flight.
  • She was given the name Yun (赟) to represent grace.
  • In classical texts, Yun (赟) describes refined appearance.

Collocations

  • Elegant and handsome(赟雅)
  • Refined and beautiful(赟美)
  • Graceful bearing(赟姿)
  • Yun as a given name(名赟)
  • Elegant talent(赟才)
  • Refined virtue(赟德)

Idioms

  • Elegant and outstanding(赟逸)
  • Refined and magnificent(赟丽)
  • Graceful and virtuous(赟贤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Composed of 文 (culture), 武 (martial), and 贝 (treasure), symbolizing the ideal of both cultural and martial excellence.
  • Traditionally used in names to express parents' hope for their child to possess both literary and military talents along with virtuous character.
  • Considered an auspicious character in naming due to its positive connotations and complex structure.

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