Definitions
Etymology
Simplified form of 帥. Depicts two hands pulling a long, vertical object. The original meaning is variously explained as pulling with a rope, or a belt-like garment. The meaning later shifted to "lead", "commander", and "handsome".
About
The character "帅" originates from its traditional form "帥", which is structurally composed of the "巾" radical, indicating cloth, and the "𠂤" component. Initially, "帥" referred to a headband or scarf, an item associated with military commanders, and thus its meaning extended to denote the person wearing it, specifically a leader or general. Over time, this concrete reference to an object shifted to an abstract concept of leadership and authority. The semantic evolution continued, and "帅" acquired the additional sense of "handsome" or "smart", likely influenced by the dignified appearance attributed to a commander. The simplified form "帅" retains the "巾" element while modifying the other part for graphical simplicity.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他长得非常帅。
这个男孩很帅气。
我哥哥今天特别帅。
她认为足球运动员很帅。
将军是军队的元帅。
那位年轻的军官帅气得令人惊叹。
虽然他不是最帅的，但他很有魅力。
在历史剧中，元帅的决策往往影响战局。