Definition
姝 is a classical literary term meaning 'beautiful' or 'a beautiful woman'. It is a bound form (b.f.) in modern Chinese, meaning it almost never stands alone as a word — you'll find it in classical poetry, set phrases, and women's names (e.g., 林姝). It is not used in everyday conversation; for 'beautiful' in modern speech, use 漂亮 or 美丽.
b.f.
(literary) beautifullovely(literary) a beautiful woman
Examples
- 姝。tā de shū lì róngmào lìng rén nánwàng.Her beautiful appearance is unforgettable.
- 姝。nà wèi shū nǚ cáihuá héngyì.That beautiful woman is exceptionally talented.
- 姝。zhè wèi shū lì de nǚzǐ láizì jiāngnán.This beautiful woman comes from the south of the Yangtze River.
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