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The character 娟 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 女 (female) on the left associates it with femininity. The right component 肙 serves as the phonetic element, though some scholars note it may also convey a nuance of delicateness. Its core meaning describes beauty and graceful elegance, especially a woman’s pleasing appearance or posture. Due to these gentle, aesthetic connotations, 娟 is often used in literature to describe the soft beauty of the moon or nature and is a popular choice for female given names.
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小娟是我的好朋友。
娟娟在图书馆看书。
她的字写得很娟秀。
王娟喜欢喝咖啡。
娟子每天早起锻炼。
这幅画的风格很娟丽。
她娟秀的仪表令人印象深刻。
在月光下，她的身影显得格外娟好。