懈
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Meaning: lax
💡 Heart (忄) untying (解) a knot: feeling loose or lazy.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the ancient meaning of 懈 (xiè) reveals the core of 'lax' or 'slacken'. Its radical 忄 (heart) indicates emotion, while the phonetic 解 (xiè) suggests loosening. Originally depicting the release of tension, it often appears in military and ethical texts warning against complacency. For instance, Confucian classics use it to describe one who eases effort, leading to failure—a timeless caution against negligence.
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