雋 (juàn) - Superior, outstanding, talented & elegant, refined

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juàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

雋 · juàn

Superior, outstanding, talented;

elegant, refined;

meaningful, profound;

to capture (archaic meaning).

Superior, outstanding, talentedelegant, refinedmeaningful, profound

Usage highlights

Outstanding talentProfound and meaningfulElegant and beautifulWitty and humorousRefined and elegantTo win first place

Synonyms

  • 俊— handsome, talented
  • 傑— outstanding, hero
  • 秀— elegant, excellent

Antonyms

  • 庸— mediocre, ordinary
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an outstanding talent (雋才).
  • Her remarks were profound and meaningful (雋永).
  • The calligraphy has an elegant charm (雋秀).
  • He won first prize in the competition (獲雋).

Collocations

  • Outstanding talent(雋才)
  • Profound and meaningful(雋永)
  • Elegant and beautiful(雋秀)
  • Witty and humorous(雋妙)
  • Refined and elegant(雋雅)
  • To win first place(獲雋)

Idioms

  • Profound and meaningful(雋永含蓄)
  • Outstanding talent and beautiful appearance(才雋貌美)
  • Witty and humorous remarks(言談雋妙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted capturing birds, later extended to mean 'outstanding' or 'superior'.
  • Used in imperial examinations to describe top candidates who were captured as talents.
  • Considered a refined character often associated with literary excellence and intellectual superiority.

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