恃
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Meaning: to rely on
💡 Think 'shi' as 'she' leans on temple (寺) with heart (忄), needing support.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Shanghai café, a young professional texts her mother: “别恃年轻，要早睡” (Don't rely on youth; sleep early). The character 恃 (shì) combines 忄 (heart) with 寺 (temple), suggesting a heart that leans on something. It often implies over-reliance, like depending on talent without effort. In Chinese culture, 恃 cautions against complacency, urging self-reliance.
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