憎
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Meaning: to detest
💡 A heart (忄) that once (曾) felt love now feels hate.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 憎 (zēng) means 'to detest' or 'to hate,' capturing a strong emotional aversion. Its radical 忄 (heart) indicates it relates to feelings, while the phonetic component 曾 (zēng) suggests the sound. In Chinese culture, 憎 often appears in moral contexts, contrasting with 爱 (love) to emphasize harmony.
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