愎
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Meaning: perverse
💡 Think 'bee' (bì) that stubbornly stings, ignoring the hand that swats it.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a heated Beijing boardroom, Manager Li slammed his fist, refusing all compromise—a classic display of 愎 (bì), meaning 'perverse' or 'stubbornly willful.' The radical 忄 (heart/mind) hints at an emotional rigidity. This rare character often describes leaders who cling to flawed decisions, ignoring advice. It appears in formal contexts, not daily chats.
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