徐
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Meaning: slowly
💡 Imagine a gentle breeze 'sighing' (like 'shhh') as it moves slowly.
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Character Story & Explanation
徐 (xú) means 'slowly' or 'calmly', often used in phrases like 徐徐 (xúxú, 'gradually'). Its radical 彳 (step) hints at movement, while the phonetic component 余 (yú) suggests ease. Culturally, 徐 embodies the value of patience, akin to the Western concept of 'slow and steady wins the race'. It appears in the surname 徐 and in names like 徐志摩 (Xu Zhimo, poet).
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