How to Say
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xián
Radical: 女 10 strokes
Meaning: elegant
💡 Think 'she (女) is idle (闲) but elegant' – 娴.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

娴 (xián) meaning in English —

At a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in Hangzhou, the hostess movements are described as (xián) meaning 'elegant' or 'refined'. This character combines the radical 女 (woman) with 闲 (leisure), suggesting a woman who is graceful and composed. It often describes poise in arts like calligraphy or music, embodying cultural ideals of calm sophistication.

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