婞
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Meaning: upright
💡 Think: 'Woman (女) with happiness (幸) stays upright.'
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Character Story & Explanation
婞 (xìng) means 'upright' or 'stubborn'. In ancient Chinese, it often describes a person of firm moral integrity who refuses to yield to corruption. The character combines 女 (woman) and 幸 (happiness), suggesting an inner strength that brings integrity. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, reflecting the Confucian ideal of moral rectitude.
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