jin1嫣
Jyutpingjin1
Yaleyīn
Definition
Beautiful; pretty, especially of a woman or her smile.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to denote a delicate, graceful, or vibrant kind of beauty. It is rarely used as a standalone adjective in everyday speech, appearing most naturally in set phrases or when describing a smile as 嫣然. Using it in casual conversation can sound quite poetic or old-fashioned.
Examples
She looks beautiful when she smiles, just like a fairy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煙, which refers to smoke. Learners often mistake the visual similarity of the characters, but their meanings are entirely unrelated.
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Grammar guides
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