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Meaning: to wish
💡 Heart (忄) + hope (稀 missing 禾) = deep wish.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

悕 (xī) meaning in English —

悕 (xī) is a rare character meaning 'to wish' or 'to yearn'. Its radical is 心 (heart), indicating emotion. In classical Chinese, it often expresses deep longing or regret. Though uncommon today, it appears in literary contexts, reflecting the Chinese value of heartfelt desire.

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