懠
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Meaning: angry
💡 Imagine a crane (鸟) getting angry (齐) - the bird's cry sounds like 'qi'!
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Character Story & Explanation
懠 (qí) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'angry' or 'furious'. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, where an angry bird is described. This character reflects the traditional Chinese view that anger is a visceral, disruptive emotion, often associated with nature's fury. Its usage is literary, not colloquial.
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