奕
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Meaning: abundant
💡 Imagine a big (大) plus also (亦) = abundance doubled.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the ancient character 奕 (yì), we find it composed of 大 (big) and 亦 (also), suggesting 'greatness multiplied.' Originally meaning 'abundant' or 'overflowing,' it later came to describe a radiant, spirited demeanor, as in 神采奕奕 (radiant with energy). This character often appears in classical texts to depict vibrant vitality.
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