旼
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Meaning: gentle and affable
💡 Min the gentle: 'min' sounds like 'mean' but means the opposite—kind and affable.
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Character Story & Explanation
旼 (mín) means 'gentle and affable,' describing a person's kind and harmonious nature. It appears in classical texts like the Shijing and is used in names to convey warmth and approachability. Unlike Western equivalents like 'gentle,' which may imply passivity, 旼 suggests an active, benevolent kindness that fosters social harmony.
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