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The character 姣 combines the female radical 女, indicating a connection to women, with the phonetic component 交. Historically, it primarily described the physical beauty or graceful appearance of women, though it occasionally extended to handsome youths. Over time, its meaning broadened to include a sense of elegance or delicate charm in demeanor. While predominantly referring to appealing physical beauty in literature, the character could also carry negative connotations in certain contexts, implying excessive coquetry or deceitful flattery.
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