悷
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Meaning: sorrowful
💡 A sorrowful heart (忄) twisted (戾) with grief.
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Character Story & Explanation
悷 (lì) is a rare character meaning 'sorrowful' or 'lamenting,' often depicting deep grief in classical texts. Its heart radical (忄) links to emotion, while the phonetic component (戾) hints at perverse or twisted feelings. Found in ancient poetry, it evokes poignant melancholy—a sorrow that lingers like a shadow.
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