妺
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Meaning: wife of the last ruler of the Xia dynasty
💡 Think 'Mo' as 'Mistress of the last Xia king'.
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Character Story & Explanation
妺 (mò) refers to Mò Xǐ, the legendary concubine of Jié, the last ruler of the Xia dynasty. In Chinese culture, she is often depicted as a femme fatale whose beauty led to the downfall of a dynasty. The character is rarely used except in historical contexts, symbolizing the traditional warning against excessive indulgence and the moral decay of rulers.
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