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彦
yàn
Description
“彦”这个字很少单独用，它常常出现在人的名字里。
The character "彦" is rarely used alone; it often appears in people's names.
在古时候，“彦”是指有才华、有学问的男子。
In ancient times, "彦" referred to a talented and learned man.
Meanings
彦yàn
a man of talent and virtue (literary)
古人称有才的男子为俊彦。
In ancient times, talented men were called 'junyan'.
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Notes
- Usage
mainly seen in personal names today; the standalone noun sense is literary/archaic.
- Etymology
originally meant an accomplished, learned man, often praised in classical texts.
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