忍 (ren) is a Chinese character that means 'patience' ‘tolerance’, ‘endurance’, or even ‘ perseverance’. It is a compound consisting of a heart / mind (心) and a blade / knife (刃). It is a highly regarded virtue in that part of the world – one is only capable of growth, or 'greatness', if passing the test of endurance – and withstanding the pain from the cut.
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