慆
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Meaning: rejoice
💡 Think of 'towel' (tāo) — don't let joy wipe you out; keep balance.
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Character Story & Explanation
慆 (tāo) means 'rejoice' or 'excessive joy'. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Documents, where it warns against indulging in pleasure to the point of arrogance. The character combines heart (忄) with a phonetic component, reflecting emotion. It is rarely used in modern Chinese, but carries a nuanced cultural lesson: joy should be tempered with restraint, aligning with Confucian ideals of moderation.
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