慝
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Meaning: evil thought
💡 Think 'tè' like 'tempted'—a hidden evil thought in the heart.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a busy Beijing market, a vendor mutters about a rival's dishonest pricing. 慝 (tè) describes such hidden malice—an evil thought lurking in the heart. Its radical 心 (heart) and phonetic 匿 (hide) suggest a concealed ill intent. This rare character appears in classical texts and formal speech, warning against inner wickedness.
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