韡
gorgeous
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Readings
On'yomi
- イ
Kun'yomi
- さかん
Meaning
韡 centers on brilliant, showy beauty: something visually gorgeous or splendid in a striking, ornate way.
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Etymology
韡 combines 韋 (leather) with 華 (flower, splendor), likely suggesting ornate leatherwork or brilliant decoration. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
Leather (韋) decorated with flowers (華) becomes gorgeous, like an intricately tooled leather piece shining with floral patterns.
Reading mnemonic
For イ, picture an eagle (イーグル) soaring over a gorgeous leather tapestry: eagle -> イ, and the scene is as splendid as the kanji's meaning.