婺
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Meaning: beautiful
💡 Think: 'Wu' sounds like 'whoa!'—a beautiful woman makes you say 'Whoa!'
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Character Story & Explanation
婺 (wù) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'beautiful.' It is famously used in 婺源 (Wùyuán), a picturesque county in Jiangxi known for its stunning countryside. The character combines the 女 (woman) radical with 敄 (wù, 'to strive'), suggesting a woman of exceptional beauty. Unlike Western terms like 'gorgeous' which are common, 婺 is poetic and place-specific, evoking the charm of an ancient Chinese landscape.
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