About
The character 憨 is structurally composed of 敢, meaning 'dare' or 'bold', positioned above 心, denoting 'heart' or 'mind', which together suggest an initial conception of audacity or fearlessness in one's disposition. This etymological foundation gradually shifted, with the character's meaning moving from implying a kind of reckless boldness to encompassing notions of simplicity and naivety. Over centuries, its semantic range narrowed to primarily indicate foolishness or lack of cunning, often carrying a derogatory tone, yet in some compound words and contexts it retains a softer connotation of genuine simplicity or endearing innocence, reflecting a nuanced evolution in its application within the language.
Example Sentences Hide
他的样子很憨。
弟弟憨憨地笑了。
他做事总是那么憨厚。
她的憨态逗乐了大家。
别看他一幅憨相，其实很聪明。
他憨直的性格赢得了很多朋友。
那个憨厚的老农民一辈子勤勤恳恳。
尽管他有时显得有点憨，但待人真诚从不虚伪。