How to Say
How to Write
mín
Also pronounced: mǐn / wěn
Radical: 心 8 strokes
Meaning: to encourage oneself
💡 Think 'min' as 'mind'—your mind encourages you.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

忞 (mín) meaning in English —

In a bustling Shanghai library, a student sees a poster with the character 忞 (mín) under a motivational quote. It means 'to encourage oneself'—a rare but powerful word. The radical 心 (heart) emphasizes inner drive. Although not common in daily speech, 忞 appears in classical texts and calligraphy, symbolizing self-encouragement.

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