Kanji 頑: stubborn, foolish, firmly
Key takeaways
Kanji 頑: stubborn, foolish, firmly. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 頑
stubborn, foolish, firmly
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 'origin/first' (元) and 'head' (頁). It depicts someone who insists their own head (thoughts) is always first or best, leading to the meaning 'stubborn.' It also refers to being 'sturdy' or strong, like the hardness of a solid head.
