忖
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Meaning: to ponder
💡 Think 'heart (忄) measures inch by inch (寸)'—careful pondering.
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Character Story & Explanation
忖 (cǔn) means 'to ponder' or 'to speculate', reflecting the Chinese value of thoughtful deliberation. Composed of 忄 (heart) and 寸 (inch), it suggests measuring with the heart—careful, nuanced consideration. Used in classical texts and modern speech, 忖 emphasizes internal reflection before action.
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