Definitions

shān used in 姍姍|姗姗[shān shān]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "姗" is etymologically derived from the combination of the radical "女", indicating a feminine association, and the component "册", which historically functioned as a phonetic element despite no longer closely matching the modern pronunciation. Initially, this character conveyed notions of criticism or mockery, but its meaning gradually transitioned to describe a slow, graceful walk, particularly in reference to women's movements. This semantic evolution reflects a shift from negative connotations to a more neutral or even positive depiction of deliberate elegance, leading to its contemporary usage predominantly in personal names and the reduplicated form "姗姗" to express a leisurely or delayed manner. The traditional form "姍" maintains an identical structure and shares this developmental path.

Example Sentences Hide

今天迟到了。

Shānshān jīntiān chídào le.

Shan Shan is late today.

慢慢地走进房间。

Shānshān mànmàn de zǒu jìn fángjiān.

Shan Shan slowly walks into the room.

因为下雨,来晚了。

Yīnwèi xiàyǔ, Shānshān lái wǎn le.

Because of rain, Shan Shan arrived late.

在花园里悠闲地散步。

Shānshān zài huāyuán lǐ yōuxián de sànbù.

Shan Shan is leisurely walking in the garden.

当音乐会开始时,才赶到。

Dāng yīnyuèhuì kāishǐ shí, Shānshān cái gǎndào.

When the concert started, Shan Shan just arrived.

听完报告后,缓缓地离开了会场。

Shānshān tīng wán bàogào hòu, huǎnhuǎn de líkāi le huìchǎng.

After listening to the report, Shan Shan slowly left the venue.

尽管时间紧迫,依然不慌不忙地准备着。

Jǐnguǎn shíjiān jǐnpò, Shānshān yīrán bù huāng bù máng de zhǔnbèi zhe.

Despite the time pressure, Shan Shan is still preparing unhurriedly.

尽管多次催促,仍然以她特有的步伐走向讲台。

Jǐnguǎn duōcì cuīcù, Shānshān réngrán yǐ tā tèyǒu de shānshān bùfá zǒu xiàng jiǎngtái.

Despite repeated urgings, Shan Shan still walked to the podium with her characteristic slow steps.