míngyuàn

名媛

Word · Noun

famous lady; socialite

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

famous lady; socialite; woman of high social standing and reputation

literary

A term of respect, traditionally referring to women from noble or wealthy families who are known for their elegance, education, and social influence. Used in formal or literary contexts.

Tā她
shì是
Shàng上
hǎi海
tān滩
yǒu有
míng名
de的
míng名
yuàn媛
 。

She is a famous socialite in Shanghai.

Zhè这
běn本
zhuàn传
jì记
jiǎng讲
shù述
le了
yī一
wèi位
mín民
guó国
shí时
qī期
de的
míng名
yuàn媛
 。

This biography tells the story of a renowned lady from the Republican era.

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Tā她
jǔ举
zhǐ止
yōu优
yǎ雅
 ,
pō颇
yǒu有
dà大
jiā家
míng名
yuàn媛
de的
fēng风
fàn范
 。

Her elegant demeanor shows the poise of a lady from a prominent family.