嬿

How to Say
How to Write
yàn
Meaning: lovely
💡 Think of a woman (女) as elegant as a swallow (燕) - that's 'yàn' lovely.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

嬿 (yàn) meaning in English —

嬿 (yàn) is a classical character meaning 'lovely' or 'beautiful', often used in literary contexts to describe a woman's grace. It appears in ancient poetry and personal names. The character combines 女 (woman) and 燕 (swallow), evoking elegance. It is not common in modern speech but carries refined connotations.

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