庵
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Meaning: hut
💡 Think of 'an' in 'hut'—a small shelter for meditation.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 庵 (ān) depicts a small thatched hut or hermitage, often associated with Buddhist nuns or reclusive scholars. Its radical 广 suggests a building, while the phonetic component 奄 hints at concealment. In Chinese culture, 庵 represents simplicity, spiritual retreat, and harmony with nature, contrasting with worldly clamor.
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