晜
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Meaning: descendant
💡 Sun (日) over elder brother (昆) = descendants shining under the sun.
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Character Story & Explanation
晜 (kūn) means 'descendant' or 'offspring' in classical Chinese. It appears in ancient texts and is rarely used in modern Chinese, where 昆 (kūn) is more common. The character combines 日 (sun) and 昆 (elder brother), symbolizing lineage under the sun. It carries a respectful tone, often referring to future generations.
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