嫡
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Meaning: of or by the wife, as opposed to a concubine
💡 A woman (女) who is 'dear' (啇 sounds like 'dear')—the top wife.
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Character Story & Explanation
This character combines 女 (woman) and 啇 (a phonetic component). In ancient China, it denoted the legal wife or her children, distinguishing them from concubines and their offspring. It was central to inheritance and social hierarchy, as only the 嫡 son could inherit titles and property.
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