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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
婀ēbeautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstablei, 10 strokes, radical 女
ē(e1)e T1
  1. 1beautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstable
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March 24, 2026

婀(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.

Strokes10Radical女
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

婀Simplified
娿Traditional
10Strokes
女Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 婀

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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woman

Semantic (meaning)女
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Phonetic (sound)阿
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Origin

婀 = 女 + 阿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 婀

IDS Structure⿰女阿
婀Full character
=
女nü3
left
阿A1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 婀?

How to say beautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstable in Chinese

“beautiful, graceful; lithe, willowy; unstable” in Chinese is婀ē

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.

When to use 婀

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).

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 婀

Words containing this character2
婀娜elegant
婀ēgraceful
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Frequently asked questions about 婀

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

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