怆
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Meaning: mournful
💡 Heart (忄) in a warehouse (仓) of sorrow.
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Character Story & Explanation
怆 (chuàng) means 'mournful' or 'sorrowful'. Its radical 忄 (heart) indicates emotion, while 仓 (cāng) contributes the sound. The character evokes deep grief, often used in literary contexts to describe overwhelming sadness, such as in the phrase '怆然泪下' (to shed tears sorrowfully). Its usage reflects the Chinese appreciation for poignant, heartfelt expression.
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