怭
rude
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヒツ
- ビチ
Kun'yomi
- あなど.る
Meaning
怭 centers on a disrespectful, coarse attitude: rudeness or insolence in behavior.
Study
Etymology
怭 combines the heart radical 忄 with 必, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with rude or insolent behavior.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 suggests emotion, and 必 looks like a heart pierced by a line. Imagine a heart that is closed off and dismissive, leading to rude behavior.
Reading mnemonic
For ヒツ, picture a rude person hissing at others: hiss -> ヒツ, and the heart 忄 is full of insolence.