Definitions

felicity; blessing

Etymology

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The character 禠 is a phono-semantic compound associated with traditional concepts of fortune and spirituality. Its left-side semantic component is the altar radical 礻, placing it within the domain of religious rites, divine omens, and spiritual blessings. The right side is the phonetic component 虒, which determines its pronunciation. Together, the structure conveys the meaning of happiness or blessings bestowed by spiritual forces. This character, found in classical texts, reflects the ancient association between good fortune and divine favor, serving as a noun for auspicious events or benevolent grace.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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