悧
clever
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Readings
On'yomi
- リ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
悧 centers on mental sharpness and quick understanding: being clever or intellectually agile.
Most common words using 悧
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Etymology
悧 combines the heart radical 忄 with 利 (sharp, profit), suggesting a sharp mind or cleverness. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the phono-semantic structure with 利 contributing sound and meaning is plausible.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 利 (sharp) suggests a heart that is sharp like a blade: a clever, quick-witted mind.
Reading mnemonic
For リ, imagine a clever person named Lee who always has a sharp comeback: Lee -> リ, and his heart is as sharp as his wit.