妙

miào
#1,248 most
frequent character
wonderful, clever, excellent, fine
adjective

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

妙 combines 女 woman as the meaning part with 少 shǎo as a sound part, though the sound is loose. It first meant subtle or ingenious, then grew to wonderful or excellent.

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Example Sentences

这个表演真妙！
zhègè biǎoyǎn zhēn miào ！
This performance is truly wonderful!
他的主意很妙。
tāde zhǔyì hěn miào 。
His idea is very clever.
她的手艺非常妙。
tāde shǒuyì fēicháng miào 。
Her craftsmanship is excellent.

Words with similar meanings

精彩jīngcǎi
wonderful
More vibrant and dynamic, often used for performances or events.
聪明cōngmíng
clever
Denotes intelligence and quick thinking, significantly focuses on mental capability.
优秀yōuxiù
excellent
Emphasizes superior quality or performance.

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