恰 icon

just, exactly

is composed of the radical (heart) and (fit, together). is a pictograph of a lidded container, where the lid must be appropriately sized to seal the contents, implying the idea of being just right or fitting. Thus, carries the meaning of exactness or suitability. extends this to describe more abstract concepts, such as time, indicating something is precisely or appropriately timed. Whether things or events are just right or suitable often depends on a person’s mindset, as reflected by the inclusion of .

Vocabulary of 恰

  • 恰巧 (by coincidence)
  • 恰當 (appropriate)
  • 恰如 (just as if)

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