chaste, strong-minded woman; virtuous woman; heroine
Literary term for a woman of strong moral character, often implying chastity and courage. Not used in casual conversation; appears in historical or formal contexts.
She is remembered as a heroic woman who protected her family during the war.
The protagonist of this story is a virtuous woman who remained chaste.
Composed of 烈 (intense, severe, heroic) and 婦 (woman, wife). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji combination conventionally conveys a woman of strong moral fiber.