晏
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Meaning: late
💡 Sun (日) at peace: think of a calm, late afternoon sun.
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Character Story & Explanation
晏 (yàn) means 'late' or 'tranquil', often used for late hours or peaceful times. Its radical 日 (sun) suggests time. In classical texts, 晏 describes a calm, unhurried state, reflecting the Chinese ideal of harmony with natural rhythms. It appears in names like 晏子 (Yanzi), a wise minister, linking the character to wisdom and serenity.
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