怃
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Meaning: to have tender affection for
💡 Think of 'woo' as in winning someone's heart with tender affection.
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Character Story & Explanation
怃 (wǔ) means 'to have tender affection for' or 'to cherish with love.' It combines the heart radical 忄 (忄) with the phonetic component 无 (wú), suggesting an emotion that is subtle and gentle. This character reflects the Chinese cultural emphasis on deep, caring feelings expressed through actions rather than words. Often used in classical literature, it conveys a nuanced affection that is both sincere and reserved.
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