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宫娥
palace maid; beautiful woman
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
palace maid (in ancient China)
archaicAn archaic term for a female attendant or servant in the imperial palace. Can also be found in historical texts and literary names.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
，
zhè这
wèi位
é娥
shì是
fú服
shì侍
tài太
hòu后
de的
gōng宫
nǚ女
。
In legend, this palace maid served the Empress Dowager.
Gōng宫
é娥
cǎi采
lián莲
zài在
yù御
huā花
yuán园
。
The palace maids gather lotus flowers in the imperial garden.
noun
a beautiful woman; used in female names
literaryThe character connotes beauty, grace, and elegance. It is commonly used in female given names and literary descriptions.
Tā她
méi眉
mù目
rú如
huà画
，
qì气
zhì质
rú如
é娥
。
Her features are as fine as a painting, and her demeanor is as graceful as a goddess.
Tā她
de的
míng名
zi字
jiào叫
Yù玉
é娥
。
Her name is Yu'e.
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Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
Cháng嫦
é娥
shì是
yuè月
gōng宫
xiān仙
nǚ女
。
The legendary Chang'e is the goddess of the moon.