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The character 媛 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component 女, meaning woman, and the phonetic component 爰, which indicates its pronunciation. Historically, the character emerged in classical Chinese texts to refer specifically to a woman of beauty and virtue. Over time, its meaning continued to revolve around the idea of an elegant or beautiful woman, often employed in literary and poetic contexts. In modern usage, while still associated with feminine grace, it is commonly seen in compounds such as 名媛, which describes women of social prominence or renown.
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我的妹妹叫媛媛。
媛媛今天很开心。
她是一位名媛。
王媛是我的好朋友。
媛媛喜欢去公园散步。
这位名媛非常优雅。
媛媛昨天买了一件新衣服。
媛媛虽然年轻，但已经是一位成功的名媛。