俏

charming, good-looking

俏 is composed of the radical 人 (person) and 肖 (wane, resemble). 肖 conveys the idea of the moon gradually diminishing, representing the changing phases of the moon. The beauty and charm of the moon lie in its waxing and waning, so 俏 is used to describe a beautiful or charming person.

Vocabulary of 俏

  • 俏皮 (pretty and lively)
  • 俏麗 (pretty)
  • 俊俏 (handsome)

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