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juān
Also pronounced: juàn
Meaning: angry
💡 Think: 'Heart (忄) in a circle (肙) = angry trapped emotions.'
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悁 (juān) meaning in English —

Excavated from ancient texts, 悁 (juān) is a rare character meaning 'angry' or 'irritated'. Its structure combines 忄 (heart radical) with 肙 (yuān, a phonetic), suggesting a heart in distress. Found in classical literature like the Book of Songs, it describes inner fury rather than outward rage. Its usage declined after the Han dynasty, making it a relic of emotional expression.

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