妙

wonderful, clever, young

妙 is composed of 女 (woman) and 少 (few). 少 is a pictograph of four tiny particles, implying smallness or youth. Thus, 妙 refers to a beautiful young woman, conveying the meanings of beauty and youth.

Vocabulary of 妙

妙齡 (in the prime of youth)
妙計 (excellent plan)
奇妙 (fantastic)

Classification

Radical: 女
Etyma: 小

wonderful, clever, young

Vocabulary of 妙

Classification

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