妙

The Chinese character 妙 (miào) is composed of two parts: 女 (nǚ), meaning "woman," and 糸 (mì), meaning "silk." Together, these two parts suggest the idea of "a woman weaving silk," which is often seen as a metaphor for skill and artistry. In ancient China, weaving was considered a highly skilled craft, and women who were skilled at weaving were often admired for their talent and creativity. The character 妙 was therefore used to describe something that is skillfully made or done, or something that is beautiful or pleasing to the senses. Over time, the meaning of 妙 expanded to include the ideas of "wonderful," "mysterious," and "profound." Today, 妙 is commonly used to describe something that is excellent or extraordinary, or something that is difficult to understand or explain.