忎 (rén) - An ancient variant form of the character 仁,

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rén ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 心

仁荣

忎 · rén

An ancient variant form of the character 仁, meaning benevolence, humaneness, kindness, and virtue in Confucian philosophy.

An ancient variant form of the character 仁,

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 仁Benevolence and righteousnessVirtuous heartHumane governanceConfucian virtue

Synonyms

  • 仁— benevolence, humaneness
  • 慈— compassion, mercy
  • 善— goodness, kindness

Antonyms

  • 恶— evil, wickedness
  • 暴— cruelty, violence
  • 残— brutal, cruel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient text uses 忎 instead of 仁 (仁).
  • The concept of 忎心 refers to a benevolent heart (仁心).
  • In some bronze inscriptions, 忎 appears as an early form.

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 仁(忎)
  • Benevolence and righteousness(忎义)
  • Virtuous heart(忎心)
  • Humane governance(忎政)
  • Confucian virtue(忎德)

Idioms

  • Benevolence and righteousness(仁至义尽)
  • The benevolent have no enemies(仁者无敌)
  • Benevolence is the characteristic attribute of man(仁者人也)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 忎 is an ancient variant character for 仁, which is a core concept in Confucian philosophy representing the ideal moral character.
  • In Confucianism, 仁 encompasses benevolence, humaneness, and the perfect virtue that should characterize relationships between people.
  • This character appears in some ancient texts and inscriptions as an alternative form before the modern 仁 became standardized.

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