Is 靨 commonly used in modern Chinese names?

No, it's quite rare in modern names due to its complex structure and classical feel, though it appears occasionally in artistic or literary contexts.

What is the difference between 靨 and 酒窝?

靨 is the classical literary term for dimple, while 酒窝 is the common modern term used in everyday speech.

Quite difficult - with 23 strokes in its traditional form, it's one of the more complex Chinese characters still in use.

Pairs well with elegant, feminine characters to create poetic names:

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yè ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

Ye — dimple;

refers specifically to the small indentations that form on cheeks when smiling.

Ye — dimplerefers specifically to the small indentations that form

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In ancient China, dimples were considered a mark of beauty and were often praised in poetry and literature.
During the Tang dynasty, women sometimes painted artificial dimples (面靥) on their faces as makeup.
The character appears in classical texts like《楚辞》describing feminine beauty.