嬖
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Meaning: favorite
💡 A woman (女) becomes a favorite by avoiding (辟) others' attention.
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Character Story & Explanation
嬖 (bì) means 'favorite' or 'favored', often referring to a favored person like a concubine or minister. It combines the radical 女 (woman) with 辟 (bì, 'to avoid' or 'ruler'), suggesting someone who enjoys special favor. Historically, it implied excessive favoritism, sometimes leading to political corruption. This character appears in classical texts but is rarely used in modern Chinese.
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