歔
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Meaning: to snort
💡 Imagine exhaling a hollow 'shoo' of sadness—歔 sounds like 'shoo' for a sigh.
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Character Story & Explanation
歔 (xū) means 'to snort' or 'to sigh with emotion', often expressing sorrow or regret. It combines 欠 (lack) with 虚 (hollow), suggesting a hollow breath. In Chinese culture, it's used in classical literature for deep emotional sighs, akin to a dramatic 'alas' in English, but more visceral and breathy.
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