怹
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Meaning: he
💡 Think 'he with heart' (他 + 心) — respectful 'he' from the heart.
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Character Story & Explanation
怹 (tān) is a respectful third-person pronoun meaning 'he', used in Beijing dialect to show politeness toward elders or superiors. It combines 他 (tā, he) with 心 (xīn, heart), implying heartfelt respect. Unlike standard 他, 怹 is informal and regional, not used in formal writing or standard Mandarin.
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