How to Say
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quán
Radical: 忄 11 strokes
Meaning: earnest
💡 Think 'earnest heart' (忄) rolled up (卷) in a scroll of dedication.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

惓 (quán) meaning in English —

In a traditional tea house in Chengdu, an elderly man carefully selects tea leaves, his expression showing 惓 (quán) — earnestness. This character combines the heart radical 忄 with 卷 (roll), suggesting wholehearted devotion. It describes a sincere, diligent attitude, often in pursuing knowledge or serving others. Though rare in modern Chinese, it conveys timeless cultural value of seriousness and integrity.

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