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hūn
Meaning: to die by taking poison
💡 A person is confused (昏) and then dies (歹) from poison.
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殙 (hūn) meaning in English —

殙 (hūn) means 'to die by taking poison', often used in historical or literary contexts to describe suicide or accidental death from poison. The character combines the radical 歹 (death) with 昏 (muddle, confused), reflecting the idea of a muddled death. It offers a glimpse into ancient Chinese views on death by poisoning, often associated with political intrigue or tragic love stories.

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