xián

娴

Character · AdjectiveTraditional嫻

elegant; refined; skilled

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

elegant; refined; graceful

literary

Describes a refined, cultured manner or bearing, often used for women in literary contexts.

Tā她
shì是
yí一
gè个
xián娴
jìng静
de的
nǚ女
hái孩
 。

She is a gentle and refined girl.

Zhè这
wèi位
nǚ女
shì士
jǔ举
zhǐ止
xián娴
yǎ雅
 。

This lady behaves with elegant refinement.

2.

adjective

skilled; proficient; adept

literary

Indicates mastery of a skill, art, or technique.

Tā她
jì技
yì艺
xián娴
shú熟
 。

She is highly skilled in her craft.

Tā他
xián娴
yú于
cí辞
lìng令
 ，
shàn善
yú于
jiāo交
jì际
 。

He is skilled in speech and adept at socializing.

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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
gōng工
jiàng匠
shǒu手
yì艺
xián娴
shú熟
 。

This old craftsman has masterful skills.