姹
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Meaning: beautiful
💡 Imagine 'chair' (chà) with a beautiful woman (女) sitting on it.
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Character Story & Explanation
姹 (chà) originally depicted a woman (女) of extraordinary beauty, often used in classical poetry to describe enchanting maidens or vibrant flowers. The radical 女 (woman) combined with 宅 (residence) suggests a beautiful woman dwelling within, evoking grace and elegance. In modern Chinese, it primarily appears in the compound 姹紫嫣红, meaning 'purple and red blossoms'—a vivid description of colorful flowers.
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