Definitions
blushing with shame
Etymology phono-semantic
red
Semantic:
赤
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The character 赧 denotes blushing or a reddened face resulting from shame, embarrassment, or shyness. Structurally, it is a phono-semantic compound: the left radical 赤 (red) provides the semantic basis for facial flushing, while the right component 𠬝 serves as the phonetic element. Primarily found in written and literary contexts, 赧 describes the visible, physical manifestation of an embarrassed emotional state, often appearing alongside words related to the face or shame.
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