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yáo
Meaning: distressed, agitated
💡 Heart (忄) shaken like a pot (䍃) on fire—distressed.
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愮 (yáo) meaning in English —

愮 (yáo) is a rare character meaning 'distressed' or 'agitated'. Composed of 忄 (heart) and 䍃 (a phonetic component), it vividly depicts emotional turmoil. In classical texts, it describes a troubled mind, often linked to anxiety or sorrow. Its usage is largely literary, appearing in ancient poetry to convey inner disquiet.

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