How to Say
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kuì
Radical: 忄 12 strokes
Meaning: confused
💡 A confused heart (忄) feels like a heavy burden (贵).
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

愦 (kuì) meaning in English —

Unearthing the character 愦 (kuì), we find its radical 忄 (heart) indicating emotion, and the phonetic component 贵 (guì) suggesting sound. In ancient texts, 愦 described a state of mental confusion or bewilderment, often from overwhelming thoughts. It appears in classical literature to portray a troubled mind, reflecting the belief that the heart is the seat of consciousness.

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