憪
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Meaning: composed, contented
💡 Think 'heart in leisure' - the radical 心 (heart) plus 閒 (leisure) means inner peace.
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Character Story & Explanation
憪 (xián) describes a state of being composed and contented, often used in classical Chinese to convey inner peace. It combines the radical 心 (heart) with 閒 (leisure), suggesting a heart at ease. Though rare in modern usage, it appears in literary works to depict tranquil mindsets.
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