怂
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Meaning: terrified
💡 A 'sǒng' heart follows others out of fear.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 怂 (sǒng) means 'terrified' or 'timid'. It combines the radical 心 (heart/mind) on top, indicating emotion, with 从 (follow) below, suggesting a cowering posture. In modern slang, 怂 can also mean 'weak' or 'spineless', often used playfully to tease someone for lacking courage.
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