Definitions

cōng old variant of 聰|聪[cōng]

Etymology

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The character is a variant of the traditional . It incorporates the ear radical on the left, signifying hearing or auditory perception. On the right, is placed above the heart radical , which introduces an element of cognitive processing or mental acuity, thereby linking physical hearing to intellectual comprehension. The character denotes intelligence, cleverness, and the ability to understand and process information quickly, highlighting how the structural combination of ear and heart connects clear physiological hearing with psychological sharpness and mental agility.