尤物

yóuwù

noun #8,691

Meanings

1 stunner; gorgeous woman
2 remarkable thing; extraordinary creature

Characters

especially; outstanding; fault

thing; creature; object

Extraordinary + thing — something (or someone) exceptionally outstanding, usually a beautiful woman.

Examples

她是个不折不扣的尤物。

Tā shì gè bùzhébùkòu de yóuwù.

She is an absolute stunner.

这幅画堪称艺术尤物。

Zhè fú huà kānchēng yìshù yóuwù.

This painting can be called an extraordinary work of art.

古人常把美女称为尤物。

Gǔrén cháng bǎ měinǚ chēngwéi yóuwù.

The ancients often called beautiful women 'youwu.'

Tips

history

尤物 originally meant 'an extraordinary thing' in classical Chinese. Over time it became primarily associated with beautiful, alluring women. In modern usage it can sound objectifying, so context matters.

Stroke Order

尤 yóu

物 wù