嫣
beauty
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Readings
On'yomi
- エン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
嫣 centers on a captivating, delicate beauty, often associated with feminine charm and elegance.
Most common words using 嫣
- 嫣然一笑えんぜんいっしょう
giving a charming (bewitching) smile
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Etymology
嫣 combines 女 (woman) with 焉, which likely contributes the sound and may carry a sense of graceful appearance. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 焉, a shape that suggests a poised, elegant figure. Picture a graceful woman whose beauty is as striking as her posture.
Reading mnemonic
For エン, imagine an enchanting beauty at the end of a garden path: end -> エン, and her charm makes you stop.