怭
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Meaning: frivolous
💡 Think: 'Bi (必) has a heart (忄) that's too light—frivolous!'
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Character Story & Explanation
怭 (bì) is a rare character meaning 'frivolous' or 'flippant.' It combines the heart radical 忄 (xīn) with 必 (bì, 'must'), suggesting a mental state of being overly casual. This character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs to describe improper behavior, reflecting the Chinese cultural emphasis on solemnity and propriety in social conduct.
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