U+6065 "恥" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+6065 "恥" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily denotes the concept of shame, disgrace, or humiliation. It is composed of the radical "耳" (ear) on the left and "心" (heart) on the right, with the character's structure suggesting an internal, heartfelt reaction of embarrassment or dishonor when one's actions are publicly known or heard. Historically and culturally, "恥" plays a significant role in East Asian ethical systems, particularly in Confucian philosophy, where the capacity for shame is considered a cornerstone of moral cultivation and social harmony. In modern usage, it appears in words like "恥辱" (shame and disgrace) and "羞恥" (shyness or shame), and while it remains common in Traditional Chinese and Japanese, its simplified counterpart "耻" is more prevalent in Simplified Chinese. The character embodies a profound emotional and social judgment, linking personal integrity with communal standards of conduct.