恁
How to Say
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Meaning: to think
💡 Think 'nèn' as 'then' (like 'then I think') with a heart radical.
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Character Story & Explanation
恁 (nèn) means 'to think' or 'to consider,' but in modern Chinese it is rarely used alone. It appears in classical texts and dialects, often carrying a sense of deep reflection. The radical 心 (heart/mind) underscores thought as an emotional process, reflecting the Chinese worldview that thinking engages both heart and mind.
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