elegant, accomplished

彥 is composed of 文 (language), 厂 (cliff), and 彡 (stripes). 文 represents order or pattern, 厂 is a pictograph of a cliff and means to cut level, extending to the sense of trimming or arranging, while 彡 represents hair. Therefore, 彥 conveys the idea of trimming the hair neatly. Its original meaning is a fine appearance, and later it extended to the meaning of outstanding talent and virtue.