暍
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Meaning: hot
💡 He (hè) is too hot—imagine a red sun (日) causing heat stroke.
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Character Story & Explanation
暍 (hè) is a classical Chinese character meaning 'hot' or 'heat stroke.' It reflects the ancient Chinese understanding of extreme heat as a harmful force, often leading to illness. This character is rarely used in modern Chinese, but appears in classical texts to describe oppressive heat, showing how the Chinese worldview personifies natural elements as active agents affecting human health.
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