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婀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
ēbeautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstablei, 10 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
ē(e1) T1
  1. 1beautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstable
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March 24, 2026
(娿)ē(e1)

The character 婀 (ē) conveys a sense of beauty and grace, often describing someone or something that is lithe and willowy in appearance. It can also imply a certain instability or fragility. This character is commonly used in literary contexts to evoke elegance.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and prose, descriptions of beauty often incorporate characters like 婀 to evoke an image of gracefulness, reflecting the cultural appreciation for aesthetics in art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful figure dancing on a delicate branch, embodying beauty and elegance. The character 婀 resembles a person with flowing hair (the top part) and a slender body (the bottom part), emphasizing its meaning of gracefulness.

Meanings of 婀

ē(e1)
1beautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstable
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About 婀

Simplified
娿Traditional
10Strokes
Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 婀

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a graceful figure dancing on a delicate branch, embodying beauty and elegance. The character 婀 resembles a person with flowing hair (the top part) and a slender body (the bottom part), emphasizing its meaning of gracefulness.

Usage Notes

婀 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, so it may not be common in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings or tones. It pairs well with words like '美' (měi, beautiful) and '优雅' (yōuyǎ, elegant).

HSK Study Tips

Although 婀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of descriptive language in Chinese literature. Focus on its synonyms and antonyms to build a broader vocabulary related to beauty and elegance.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and prose, descriptions of beauty often incorporate characters like 婀 to evoke an image of gracefulness, reflecting the cultural appreciation for aesthetics in art and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 婀 with similar characters due to its unique pronunciation. For example, using '阿' (ā) instead of 婀 can change the meaning entirely. Always check the tones and context to ensure correct usage.

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Pronunciation of 婀

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Etymology of 婀

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

woman

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 婀?

Decomposition of 婀

IDS Structure⿰女阿
Full Character
=
nü3
left
A1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 婀?

Write 婀

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Cultural Notes for 婀

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry and prose, descriptions of beauty often incorporate characters like 婀 to evoke an image of gracefulness, reflecting the cultural appreciation for aesthetics in art and literature.

Word Family of 婀

Words Containing This Character2
婀娜elegant
ēgraceful
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Compound Meaning

What does 婀娜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 婀

No, it's more commonly found in literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.