adjective HSK 6
Traditional 嫵媚
charming · enchanting · alluring · coquettish
Meaning
妩媚 describes a graceful, charming, and seductive quality, typically associated with feminine beauty and allure. It conveys an attractive elegance combined with flirtatious or captivating charm that draws admiration.
Usage
Most commonly used to describe women's appearance, demeanor, or behavior in a positive way, though it can carry flirtatious or seductive connotations. Often appears in literary or poetic contexts. Can also describe natural scenery that is captivatingly beautiful, like landscapes or flowers.
Examples
- 01她妩媚的笑容让在场的人都为之倾倒。.Her charming smile captivated everyone present.
- 02春天的西湖风景妩媚动人，吸引了无数游客。, .The spring scenery of West Lake is enchantingly beautiful, attracting countless tourists.
Characters
Common collocations
- 妩媚动人charmingly attractive
- 风姿妩媚graceful and charming bearing
- 妩媚的笑容charming smile
- 妩媚多姿gracefully charming
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters contain the female radical (女), emphasizing the traditionally feminine associations of charm and allure. The compound has been used in classical Chinese literature for centuries to describe captivating beauty.