How to Say
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cóng
Meaning: joy
💡 Think 'congratulations with heart': 忄(heart) + 宗(ancestor) = heartfelt joy from family.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

悰 (cóng) meaning in English —

悰 (cóng) is a rare character meaning 'joy' or 'delight'. It appears in classical Chinese literature rather than daily conversation. The character combines the heart radical 忄 (heart) with 宗 (ancestor), suggesting joy that comes from deep within or from family connections. You may encounter it in poetic or formal texts.

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