媠
How to Say
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Meaning: beautiful
💡 Think 'toe'—imagine beautiful toes in delicate sandals.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Shanghai market, a woman wearing a traditional silk dress is complimented, '你的裙子真媠！' (nǐ de qúnzi zhēn tuó!). The character 媠 (tuó) means 'beautiful' but is rarely used in modern Chinese, appearing mostly in classical texts or regional dialects. Its radical 女 (woman) hints at feminine beauty, while the phonetic component indicates pronunciation. Understanding 媠 offers a glimpse into the richness of Chinese vocabulary for describing beauty.
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