矜

1. Compassion/Pity: To feel sorry for another, or to show mercy and sympathy. This can convey a sense of condescending pity (looking down upon the afflicted).

2. Pride/Arrogance: To be haughty or self-important; to pride oneself on something. In this sense, it is typically pejorative.

• Transitive Verb: To pity [someone]; to boast or pride oneself on [something].
• Adjective: Merciful; haughty/arrogant.

• When paired with 愍 (mǐn), the meaning is restricted to pity and sorrow.
• In the sense of "pride," the term usually denotes a vanity that risks downfall rather than healthy confidence.

• Fanqie reading: 居陵
• Tang-period reading: giəng

The underlying concept is "supporting" or "holding up." This manifests as supporting someone in distress (pity) or upholding oneself above others (pride).

When the glyph is associated with status, strength, or self-description, lean toward the sense of pride or arrogance.