悍
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Meaning: heroic
💡 Hàn sounds like 'hun' (as in 'Huns' who were fierce); the heart radical shows inner bravery.
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Character Story & Explanation
In China, 悍 (hàn) describes boldness with a fierce edge. You might hear it in a small-town market: a vendor praises a farmer, '你这人真悍' (You're truly heroic), for standing up to a bully. The radical 忄 (heart) suggests inner courage, while 旱 (dry, phonetic) implies ruggedness. It appears in news about '悍匪' (armed bandits) or historical tales of '悍将' (fearless generals), blending admiration with a warning of intensity.
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