恌
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Meaning: frivolous
💡 ‘Too a-lot’—frivolous people are ‘too much’ with their lighthearted antics.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, a vendor scolds a young man for his 恌 (tiāo) behavior—joking loudly and flicking goods. This rare character means frivolous or flippant, often describing someone unserious in speech or action. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, warning against lightheartedness in serious matters. Though less common today, it conveys a subtle disapproval of shallow conduct.
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