恏
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Meaning: to desire
💡 Think 'woman and child' = natural desire to nurture and bond.
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Character Story & Explanation
恏 (hào) is a rare character formed by combining 女 (woman) and 子 (child), literally 'woman and child,' but its extended meaning is 'to desire.' It reflects the Chinese worldview where desire is seen as a natural human feeling, often linked to familial or emotional bonds. In classical texts, 恏 appears infrequently, often in contexts of longing or yearning. Today it is mostly used in literary or historical references, not daily conversation. The character's structure visually suggests the warmth of maternal care, tying desire to deep emotional connections.
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