palace maid; noble lady; beauty painting
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palace maid; court lady
Refers to female attendants in imperial palaces, typically in historical contexts.
The lives of palace maids during the Tang Dynasty were rich and colorful.
She carries herself with elegant grace, just like a court lady of ancient times.
noun
daughters of noble or official families; refined young ladies (in old times)
archaicRefers to women from prestigious families in historical contexts, often implying cultivation and proper upbringing.
She comes from a distinguished family and is a true refined lady.
In old times, young ladies from noble families would often admire flowers and recite poetry in gardens.
noun
traditional Chinese painting depicting beautiful women; genre painting of beauties
Also written as 士女. A specific genre in Chinese art history focusing on idealized feminine beauty.
This painting of beauties is an authentic work by Tang Yin.
He excels at painting beautiful women, with delicate and vivid brushwork.
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Paintings of beauties are an important subject in traditional Chinese figure painting.