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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嫱qiángladyg, 14 strokes, radical 女
嫱qiángfemale court officialsunknown, 14 strokes, radical 女
qiáng(qiang2)qiang T2
  1. 1female court officials
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March 24, 2026

嫱(嬙)qiáng(qiang2)

The character 嫱 (qiáng) refers to a lady or female court official, often associated with noble or royal contexts in ancient China. It captures the essence of femininity within a formal setting, highlighting the roles women played in the courts. While not commonly used in modern vocabulary, it carries historical significance in literature and cultural discussions.

Strokes14Radical女
Cultural note

The character 嫱 connects to the roles of women in imperial courts, where they often held significant influence behind the scenes. This historical perspective sheds light on the complexities of gender roles within traditional Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a lady (the character 嫱) elegantly walking through a royal court, her graceful movements embodying the essence of femininity. The top part resembles a woman’s hair, while the bottom part suggests a refined presence, making it easier to remember her as a noble female figure.

Meanings of 嫱

qiáng(qiang2)
1lady
2female court officials
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About 嫱

嫱Simplified
嬙Traditional
14Strokes
女Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 嫱

Usage Notes

When using 嫱, it is important to understand its formal context; it is not used in everyday conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with more generic terms for woman (女子) or lady (女士), which are more versatile. Remember that 嫱 is specifically tied to historical or literary references.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嫱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be seen as an advanced character for learners interested in classical literature. Focus on recognizing it in texts about Chinese history or literature, where it may appear alongside other related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 嫱 in informal contexts or substitute it for more common terms like 妇女 (fùnǚ) when referring to women. It's important to reserve 嫱 for formal or historical discussions to avoid awkwardness.

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Etymology of 嫱

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

woman

Semantic (meaning)女
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Phonetic (sound)啬
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Origin

嫱 = 女 + 啬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嫱

IDS Structure⿰女啬
嫱Full character
=
女nü3
left
啬se4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 嫱?

How to say lady in Chinese

“lady” in Chinese is嫱qiáng

The character 嫱 (qiáng) refers to a lady or female court official, often associated with noble or royal contexts in ancient China. It captures the essence of femininity within a formal setting, highlighting the roles women played in the courts. While not commonly used in modern vocabulary, it carries historical significance in literature and cultural discussions.

When to use 嫱

When using 嫱, it is important to understand its formal context; it is not used in everyday conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with more generic terms for woman (女子) or lady (女士), which are more versatile. Remember that 嫱 is specifically tied to historical or literary references.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 嫱 in informal contexts or substitute it for more common terms like 妇女 (fùnǚ) when referring to women. It's important to reserve 嫱 for formal or historical discussions to avoid awkwardness.

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嫱

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Grammar Patterns of 嫱

嫱 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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产生的C? 璞焕г诿____胖校0使面团发了起来.

The carbon dioxide produced becomes entrapped in the dough, causing it to rise.

Example Sentences for 嫱 (1)

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产生的C? 璞焕г诿嫱胖校0使面团发了起来.

chǎn shēng deC? C? púг huàn г wěi qiáng0 pàng xiào 0 shǐ miàn tuán fā.

The carbon dioxide produced becomes entrapped in the dough, causing it to rise.

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Word Family of 嫱

Words containing this character1
嫱qiángfemale court officials嬙

Frequently Asked Questions about 嫱

No, 嫱 is primarily found in historical texts and is not commonly used in contemporary language.

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