A scene from the TV drama Ode to Joy. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Andy Liu Played by: Liu Tao Key qualities: Career-oriented, intelligent, hardworking
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day of respect, appreciation and love toward women for their economic, political and social achievements in modern society.
In Chinese culture, women are always the focus of literary and artistic works. “She” can be tender, kind, pretty and wise on one hand, but also sexy, independent, considerate and straightforward on the other.
On the occasion of celebrating the festival, let’s review some classic female characters from numerous Chinese TV dramas and films.
A scene from the film In the Mood for Love. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Su Lizhen Played by: Maggie Cheung Key qualities: Elegant, sexy
A scene from the TV drama Empresses in the Palace. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Zhen Huan Played by: Sun Li Key qualities: Sophisticated, crafty, ambitious
A scene from the TV drama Lurk. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Cui Ping Played by: Yao Chen Key qualities: Being clear about what to love and what to hate
A scene from the TV drama The Legend of Wu Zetian. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Wu Zetian Played by: Liu Xiaoqing Key qualities: Ambitious, powerful, cruel
A scene from the TV drama Pink Ladies. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Fang Xiaoping Played by: Rene Liu Key qualities: Funny, devoted to marriage
A scene from the film The Grandmaster. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Gong Er Played by: Zhang Ziyi Key qualities: Moral, patriotic
A scene from the film Under the Hawthorn Tree. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Jing Qiu Played by: Zhou Dongyu Key qualities: Pure, pretty, shy
A scene from the film A Chinese Ghost Story. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Xiao Qian Played by: Joey Wong Key qualities: Appealing, good-looking, tender
A scene from the film The Message. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Gu Xiaomeng Played by :Zhou Xun Key qualities: Shrewd, prudent, brave, fearless
A scene from the TV drama Scarlet Heart. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Ma'ertai Ruoxi Played by: Liu Shishi Key qualities: Persistent, sharp-minded, taking friendship seriously
A scene from the TV drama The Story of a Noble Family. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Leng Qingqiu Played by: Dong Jie Key qualities: Noble, elegant, pure
A scene from the TV drama The First Half of My Life. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Luo Zijun Played by: Ma Yili Key qualities: Independent, confident, fashionable
A scene from the TV drama The Legend of White Snake. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Bai Suzhen Played by: Angie Chiu Key qualities: Strong, kind, thoughtful, beautiful
A scene from the film Letter from an Unknown Woman. [Photo/Mtime] Female image: Unknown Woman Played by: : Xu Jinglei Key words: spoony
