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March 24, 2026
媛yuán(yuan2)
The character 媛 (yuán) refers to a beautiful woman or beauty. It is often used in literary contexts or when discussing aesthetics, and it carries a positive connotation related to charm and elegance.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated through poetry and art, and the term 媛 reflects this appreciation. It can also be found in historical texts that describe esteemed women in society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'yuán' (woman) standing gracefully with flowing hair, surrounded by blooming flowers (the radicals denote beauty). Visualize her as the epitome of beauty in a fairytale, making it easier to remember the character and its meaning.
Meanings of 媛
yuán(yuan2)
primary
1beauty; beautiful woman
2beautiful (woman)
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媛Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'yuán' (woman) standing gracefully with flowing hair, surrounded by blooming flowers (the radicals denote beauty). Visualize her as the epitome of beauty in a fairytale, making it easier to remember the character and its meaning.
Usage Notes
While 媛 is used to describe a woman's beauty, it is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should avoid using this term in overly casual settings. Common collocations include '美媛' (měi yuán) meaning 'beautiful woman'.
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not included in the HSK levels, focus on recognizing it in literature or poetry. Connect it with other words related to beauty, such as 美 (měi), to enhance your vocabulary related to aesthetics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated through poetry and art, and the term 媛 reflects this appreciation. It can also be found in historical texts that describe esteemed women in society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 媛 with other beauty-related terms such as 美 (měi) and 美女 (měinǚ). Remember that 媛 specifically refers to a beautiful woman in a more poetic or formal context, while 美女 is more casual.
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Cultural Notes for 媛
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In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated through poetry and art, and the term 媛 reflects this appreciation. It can also be found in historical texts that describe esteemed women in society.
Word Family of 媛
Words Containing This Character5
媛yuánbeautiful (woman)
名媛debutante
彭丽媛Peng Liyuan (1962-), PRC folk music singer, wife of Xi Jinping 習近平|习近平[XíJìnpíng]彭麗媛
徐熙媛also called 大S
婵媛to be interwoven嬋媛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 媛
You can say: '她是一位美媛' (Tā shì yī wèi měi yuán) meaning 'She is a beautiful woman.'
No, 媛 is more commonly found in literary texts and is not a frequent term in everyday conversation.
Synonyms include 美女 (měinǚ) which also means 'beautiful woman' and is more commonly used.
