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娴 is a phono-semantic compound with the woman radical 女 on the left, indicating its connection to female qualities, and the phonetic component 闲 on the right. In its traditional forms, 嫻 or 嫺, the right side corresponds to 閒 or 閑, which relate to leisure. The character primarily signifies elegance, refinement, and peacefulness, often describing a gentle, cultured demeanor. It also conveys being skilled or adept at activities, implying proficiency performed with graceful composure.
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她的性格很娴静。
姐姐的舞姿很娴熟。
他娴熟地掌握了这项技能。
这位女士举止娴雅，给人留下深刻印象。
经过长期练习，她操作机器非常娴熟。
在嘈杂的环境中，她依然保持着娴静的心态。
他的书法笔法娴熟，线条流畅自然。
作为一名资深翻译，她能够娴熟地运用多种语言进行交流。