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The character 媚 functions as an adjective meaning attractive, charming, or flattering. It is a phono-semantic compound, combining the female radical 女 on the left with the phonetic element 眉 (méi, "eyebrow") on the right. The component 眉, associated with facial features, pairs with 女 to originally depict a woman's captivating appearance and alluring demeanor. The meaning later broadened to describe fawning or sycophantic behavior aimed at gaining favor, referring to people who are overly eager to please or use superficial charm to manipulate authority figures.
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她的笑容很妩媚。
他谄媚地笑着。
她的媚眼让人心动。
这幅画展现了自然的妩媚。
不要用谄媚的态度对待上司。
她的娇媚姿态吸引了所有人的目光。
这种媚俗的艺术作品缺乏深度。
在商业广告中，媚俗的元素常常被用来吸引大众。