孳
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Meaning: industrious
💡 Think 'zī' like 'zeal' – both start with Z and mean hard work.
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Character Story & Explanation
孳 (zī) means 'industrious' or 'diligent', often implying tireless effort in breeding or multiplication. Composed of 子 (child) and 兹 (this/now), it conveys the idea of continuous growth through hard work. Used in terms like 孳孳 (diligent) and 孳生 (multiply), it reflects the Chinese cultural value of sustained effort leading to prosperity.
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