憝
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: dislike
💡 Think 'duì' sounds like 'duh-ee' — a grunt of dislike.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
憝 (duì) is a rare character meaning 'dislike' or 'resentment'. Its radical is 心 (heart), indicating emotion. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Documents, where it conveys deep-seated aversion. In modern Chinese, it's seldom used alone but appears in compounds like 怨憝 (resentment). The character reflects the Chinese view of dislike as a heart-centered emotion, not just a fleeting feeling.
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