慵
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Meaning: lethargic
💡 Think: 'heart (忄) too common (庸) → feeling lethargic.'
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Character Story & Explanation
慵 (yōng) means 'lethargic' or 'lazy,' often with a neutral or slightly poetic tone. It is not as strong as 'lazy' (懒) and can describe a relaxed, unhurried state. The radical 忄 (heart) indicates emotion, while the phonetic component 庸 suggests pronunciation. It appears in classical poetry to depict leisurely idleness.
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