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Composed of the heart radical 忄 and the phonetic element 幸, the character 悻 exemplifies a phono-semantic construction where the radical anchors it in the realm of emotions while the phonetic component suggests its pronunciation. Etymologically, despite 幸's independent meaning of luck or fortune, in this combination it primarily serves a phonetic role, and 悻 has historically carried connotations of resentment or indignation. Its meaning has evolved from a broader sense of emotional disturbance in early usage to a more specific reference to sullen anger or displeasure, as evidenced in literary contexts where it often modifies behaviors or attitudes stemming from offended pride. The character’s structural integrity has been maintained through centuries, with its semantic focus remaining on negative affective states without significant deviation.
Example Sentences Hide
他悻悻地离开了房间。
她悻悻地收起笑容。
男孩悻悻地低下头。
我悻悻地接受批评。
他悻悻地瞪了我一眼。
尽管失败，他只能悻悻而归。
面对指责，他悻悻地保持沉默。
得知落选后，她悻悻地离开了会场。