绚 (xuàn) — Gorgeous
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · fine-line & minimalist friendly
Browse all 绚 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
绚 (xuàn) means “gorgeous” or “resplendent” — color and brilliance at their most dazzling. It is most often seen in 绚丽 (xuànlì) and 绚烂 (xuànlàn), describing a splendor so rich it almost glows. Compared with 彩 (cǎi, simply “colorful”), 绚 carries an extra weight of magnificence and drama.
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: xuàn — a fourth-tone (sharp falling) syllable, dropping decisively like a period. Structure: the left side is the silk radical 纟 (suggesting fine, lustrous thread) and the right is 旬 (xún); the silk component hints at something woven and brilliant.
Common Words & Phrases
Why Get 绚 as a Tattoo
绚 is for the person who wants their ink to mean “unapologetically magnificent.” It speaks to a life, a love, or a spirit that shines at full intensity — more emphatic than a plain “colorful.” The character is elegant and slightly rare, giving the tattoo a refined, intentional feel rather than a generic one.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Best fits: watercolor, ornamental, or fine-line-with-accent styles where richness can be hinted without clutter. 绚 sits nicely on the inner forearm, shoulder blade, or upper arm. Because the character has several strokes, give it a little room so the silk-radical detail stays legible over time.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 绚 (xuàn) is less common than 彩 (cǎi) and is easy to mistranslate; a native-verified 绚 guarantees “gorgeous/resplendent” rather than a similar-sounding but different character. handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists.
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