奭
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Meaning: majestic; magnificent
💡 A big (大) sun (日) with two blazing torches (火) – imagine a grand solar deity.
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Character Story & Explanation
Archaeologically, 奭 (shì) is a rare character depicting grandeur. Its radical 大 (big) beneath a fiery crown suggests an imposing spectacle. Used in classical texts to describe majestic rulers or divine splendor, it evokes the awe of ancient ceremonies. Though obsolete in modern speech, it appears in names and historical writings, preserving a sense of ancient magnificence.
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