嬈
graceful, charming, fascinating
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Readings
On'yomi
- ニョウ
- ドウ
- キョウ
- ジョウ
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi
- わずら.わしい
- なや.む
Meaning
嬈 centers on feminine allure: graceful, charming, and fascinating in a way that captivates attention.
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Etymology
嬈 combines 女 (woman) with 堯, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a high or lofty quality, suggesting an elevated grace or charm.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside the tall, prominent shape 堯: imagine a graceful woman standing with an air of captivating charm, drawing all eyes.
Reading mnemonic
For ニョウ, picture a graceful woman saying 'nyo' with a charming smile: 'nyo' -> ニョウ, as if she is playfully captivating you.