懰
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Meaning: lovely
💡 A 'lovely' woman makes you want to 'stay' (留) – 女+留 = 懰.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 懰 (liú), we find it composed of 女 (woman) and 留 (to stay). Originally meaning 'to linger' or 'to detain,' it evolved to describe someone whose beauty makes you pause – hence 'lovely.' This rare character appears in classical texts, often describing a woman's captivating charm. Its scarcity in modern Chinese underscores its archaic elegance.
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