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yuàn
Radical: 女 12 strokes
Meaning: beautiful woman
💡 A woman (女) who is 'far away' (远) in charm – 媛.
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媛 (yuàn) meaning in English —

Detective’s note: Character 媛 (yuàn) depicts a beautiful woman, with radical 女 (woman) hinting at femininity. Originally describing ladies of noble birth, it now gracefully adorns names and poetry, embodying elegance. In modern usage, it often appears in the compound '名媛' (socialite). Its strokes flow like a refined dance, revealing timeless beauty.

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