悫
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Meaning: honest
💡 Think 'quiet heart' – honest people are quietly truthful.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavating the character 悫, we find a combination of 心 (heart) and 却 (retreat), suggesting an honest heart that does not yield to deceit. In ancient texts, 悫 describes a person of genuine integrity, especially in Confucian contexts where sincerity is paramount. Though rare today, it appears in classical literature to praise unwavering moral character.
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