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旎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
romantic; the fluttering of a flagx, 11 strokes, radical 方, Very Hard
fluttering of flagsunknown, 11 strokes, radical 方, Very Hard
(ni3) T3
  1. 1romantic; the fluttering of a flag
  2. 2fluttering of flags
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March 24, 2026
(ni3)

The character 旎 (nǐ) conveys a sense of romantic beauty and is often associated with the fluttering of flags or banners, symbolizing grace and elegance. It is frequently used in poetic contexts to describe something that is charming or captivating, often in a romantic or picturesque setting.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, 旎 is often used to evoke feelings of romance and nostalgia, reflecting traditional values that celebrate beauty in nature and relationships. It symbolizes the gentle and soft aspects of love, often seen in classical literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a romantic scene where colorful flags are fluttering in the breeze, creating a beautiful and enchanting atmosphere. The character 旎 has a visual resemblance to flags waving gently, which helps you remember its meaning related to beauty and romance.

Meanings of 旎

(ni3)
1romantic; the fluttering of a flag
2fluttering of flags
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About 旎

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 旎

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a romantic scene where colorful flags are fluttering in the breeze, creating a beautiful and enchanting atmosphere. The character 旎 has a visual resemblance to flags waving gently, which helps you remember its meaning related to beauty and romance.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 旎 is not commonly used in everyday conversations and is more prevalent in literature and poetry. It is important to use it in contexts that evoke beauty or elegance, avoiding casual or mundane situations. Additionally, since it is less familiar, ensure correct pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 旎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to concepts of beauty and elegance found in higher-level vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its poetic usage and practice using it in context with other descriptive words.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, 旎 is often used to evoke feelings of romance and nostalgia, reflecting traditional values that celebrate beauty in nature and relationships. It symbolizes the gentle and soft aspects of love, often seen in classical literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 旎 with similar characters like 妮 (nī - girl) or 霓 (ní - rainbow), leading to incorrect usage. Always remember 旎's association with romance and fluttering flags to avoid these mistakes.

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Pronunciation of 旎

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Etymology of 旎

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

flag

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 旎?

Decomposition of 旎

IDS Structure⿰方⿱?尼
Full Character
=
Fang1
left
ni2
top
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 旎?

Write 旎

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Grammar Patterns of 旎

旎 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.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

湖光旖____、峭壁峥嵘,游客们被深深吸引了。

The view of lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors.

Example Sentences for 旎 (2)

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1
湖光旖旎、峭壁峥嵘,游客们被深深吸引了。

hú guāng yǐ nǐ、 、 qiào bì zhēng, róng , yóu kè mén bèi shēn shēn xī。

The view of lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors.
2
梦中的风光比银白海洋旁边绯红的宝塔更加旖旎艳丽.

mèng zhōng de fēng guāng bǐ yín bái hǎi yáng páng biān fēi hóng de bǎo tǎ gēng jiā yǐ nǐ yàn lì.

A dream is more romantic than scarlet pagodas by a silver sea.

Cultural Notes for 旎

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, 旎 is often used to evoke feelings of romance and nostalgia, reflecting traditional values that celebrate beauty in nature and relationships. It symbolizes the gentle and soft aspects of love, often seen in classical literature.

Word Family of 旎

Words Containing This Character2
旖旎charming and gentle
fluttering of flags
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Compound Meaning

What does 旖旎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 旎

The correct pronunciation is nǐ, with a rising tone.