饒

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abundant, spare

饒 is composed of the BuShou of 食 (eat) and 堯 (embankment). 堯 is a protruding mound, which means high place, and extends to the meaning of rich and abundant, so 饒 is interpreted as having abundant food. If a person lives a prosperous life, he should have a heart of forgiveness.

Vocabulary of 饒

  • 饒恕 (forgive)
  • 富饒 (fertile)

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