嫙
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: beautiful
💡 Remember: 'woman (女) who twirls (旋) is beautiful (嫙).'
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
The character 嫙 (xuán) is a rare and elegant Chinese character meaning 'beautiful.' Composed of the radical 女 (woman) and the phonetic component 旋 (xuán, meaning 'revolve' or 'whirl'), it evokes a sense of graceful movement and beauty. This character appears in classical texts to describe feminine grace, but is seldom used in modern Chinese. Its rarity makes it a jewel for those exploring the depths of Chinese character evolution.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0