佼

handsome

佼 is composed of the radical 人 (person) and 交 (cross). 交 is a pictograph depicting a person with crossed shins, signifying crossing or overlapping, and extends to mean mutual comparison. Through comparison, the most outstanding one becomes clear. Thus, 佼 refers to the most exceptional among people, meaning beautiful or excellent.

Vocabulary of 佼

  • 佼佼者 (well-known figure)

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