U+5B16 "嬖" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+5B16 "嬖" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a traditional Chinese character that historically denotes a favored or beloved person, often a concubine or a male favorite in a royal or noble court, with a connotation of sycophancy or improper influence. Its composition combines the radical for "woman" (女) with the phonetic component 辟 (pì), which contributes to its pronunciation and meaning related to favoritism. In classical texts, such as those from the Warring States period, the term appears in contexts of political intrigue, where "嬖臣" refers to a minister who gains undue power through personal charm rather than merit. Modern usage of this character is rare, but it remains recognizable in literary or historical discussions of hierarchy and courtly relationships.