hurried, hasty

is composed of a variant of (chimney, window) and (heart). depicts a grid-like window that allows light to pass through, and conveys the idea of a clear or transparent mind. Originally, it meant intelligence, but this meaning was later taken over by . A clear-minded person acts quickly, so also carried the meaning of haste or urgency, which was later taken over by . Nowadays, is not used independently and only serves as a component in other characters.

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