廱
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Meaning: harmonious
💡 Think of 'yong' as 'you + ng' — harmonious like a peaceful song.
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Character Story & Explanation
廱 (yōng) is a rare character meaning 'harmonious', often used in classical texts to describe ideal social or musical harmony. It shares roots with 雍 (yōng), which also conveys harmony and elegance. In ancient Confucian contexts, 廱 appears in the term 辟廱 (bì yōng), referring to a royal academy where harmonious learning was promoted. The character embodies the Chinese ideal of balance and unity within diversity.
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