烦fán
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烦
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烦 (fán). The oracle bone form shows a head (頁) with fire (火) inside, symbolizing the heat of fever or mental agitation. The component “頁” represents the head, while “火” indicates the burning sensation, together conveying the idea of being troubled. The character thus encodes the ancient notion that emotional distress manifests as a heat in the head.
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fán· HSK 1