(rén) - A variant or archaic form of 仁 (benevolence,

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rén | 6 strokes | radical: 心

· rén

A variant or archaic form of 仁 (benevolence, humanity, kindness), composed of 二 (two) above 心 (heart), suggesting benevolence between two hearts or universal love.

A variant or archaic form of 仁 (benevolence,

Usage highlights

Ancient form of benevolenceComposed of two and heartRare character variantArchitectural benevolenceUniversal love concept

Synonyms

  • benevolence, humanity, kindness

Antonyms

  • evil, wickedness
  • hatred

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 忈 is an ancient form for benevolence (仁).
  • It appears in some classical texts with the meaning of universal love (兼爱).
  • In modern usage, it is extremely rare in everyday language.

Collocations

  • Ancient form of benevolence(古仁字)
  • Composed of two and heart(二心字)
  • Rare character variant(异体字)
  • Architectural benevolence(忈德)
  • Universal love concept(兼爱思想)

Idioms

  • Universal benevolence(兼爱忈心)
  • Two hearts as one(二心合一)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an archaic philosophical concept of benevolence or universal love.
  • Structure symbolizes 'two hearts' (二心), suggesting reciprocity in human relationships.
  • Sometimes interpreted in modern contexts as 'love for everyone' or 'universal benevolence'.

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