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娴 (xián) - use 奼 (chà) when emphasizing youth and vibrancy, while 娴 (xián) conveys grace and maturity.
This character is more poetic and less commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to note that while it can mean 'beautiful' or 'colorful', it is typically used in more artistic or literary contexts. Avoid using it in formal settings where standard terms for 'girl' or 'woman' are expected.
Although 奼 is not included in HSK levels, it can enrich your vocabulary at an advanced level. Focus on its poetic usage and how it complements other words related to beauty and youth, like 美 (měi - beautiful) and 女 (nǚ - female).
Learners often confuse 奼 with more common terms for 'girl' like 女孩 (nǚhái). For example, saying '我喜欢这个奼' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège chà) is incorrect; the correct form would be to use '女孩'.
Pronunciation of 奼
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Etymology of 奼
woman
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Case file: 奼
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half乇 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say beautiful, colorful; girl in Chinese
“beautiful, colorful; girl” in Chinese is奼
The character 奼 (chà) refers to a girl or young woman, often connoting beauty and vibrancy. It can also imply a sense of youthfulness and freshness, making it suitable for describing beautiful, colorful things or individuals in a poetic context.
When to use 奼
This character is more poetic and less commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to note that while it can mean 'beautiful' or 'colorful', it is typically used in more artistic or literary contexts. Avoid using it in formal settings where standard terms for 'girl' or 'woman' are expected.
奼 or something close to it
娴 (xián) - use 奼 (chà) when emphasizing youth and vibrancy, while 娴 (xián) conveys grace and maturity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 奼 with more common terms for 'girl' like 女孩 (nǚhái). For example, saying '我喜欢这个奼' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège chà) is incorrect; the correct form would be to use '女孩'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 奼
No, it is more often found in classical literature or poetry rather than in everyday conversation.
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