read aloud

is composed of the radical of (mouth) and (idea). means thoughts or ideas kept in the heart, and also carries the sense of remembering fondly or missing something; thus when thoughts or concerns in the heart are spoken out through the mouth, they become firmly remembered and not forgotten, as represented by .

Vocabulary of 唸

  • 唸書 (read a book aloud)
  • 唸咒 (chant a magic spell)
  • 唸經 (recite Buddhist scripture)

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