嬥
slim, well proportioned, beautiful body, charming, captivating, ancient Chinese play
Readings
On'yomi
- チョウ
- ジョウ
- タク
- テキ
- チャク
Kun'yomi
- よい
- あで.やか
- とりか.える
Meaning
嬥 centers on physical grace and allure: a slim, well-proportioned, beautiful body that is charming and captivating. The ancient Chinese play sense is a rare, specific application of that captivating quality.
Most common words using 嬥
- 嬥歌かがい
ritual singing and dancing gathering of young men and women
Study
Etymology
嬥 combines 女 (woman) with 翟, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with feminine beauty and charm, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside the component 翟, which resembles a graceful bird with feathers 羽 and a perched body 隹. Picture a woman as slim and captivating as a poised bird.
Reading mnemonic
For チョウ, imagine a charming woman named Chou, whose slim figure captivates everyone: Chou -> チョウ, and her beauty is like the kanji 嬥.