恙
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Meaning: sickness
💡 Think 'yang' (like yin-yang) but with a sick heart (心) — imbalance causes 恙.
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Character Story & Explanation
恙 (yàng) means 'sickness' or 'illness', often used in polite inquiries like '别来无恙' (have you been well?). Its radical 心 (heart) indicates an emotional or physical affliction. Unlike Western direct 'sick', 恙 carries a gentle, concerned tone, avoiding bluntness.
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