姸
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Meaning: beautiful
💡 Woman (女) + level (幵) = balanced beauty.
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Character Story & Explanation
姸 (yán) is a less common character meaning 'beautiful.' It combines 女 (woman) and 幵 (level/even), suggesting a balanced, harmonious beauty. It often appears in classical texts or names, reflecting the Chinese aesthetic of subtle, refined elegance rather than flashy appearance.
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