Chinese character

堪

kān

to endure

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12 strokesRadical 土No. 2549

Meaning

Definitions are in English.

to endure
adequate, capable, worthy
(bound form) may; can
(bound form) to endure; to bear
(in 堪輿|堪舆[kan1 yu2]) heaven (contrasted with earth 輿|舆[yu2])

Components

土tǔ 甚shén

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One with a considerable amount 甚 of land 土

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堪

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不堪不堪bù kāncannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely 难堪难堪nán kānhard to take; embarrassed 堪称堪称kān chēngcan be rated as; can be said to be

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pit, hole

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publication, periodical

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niche, shrine

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threshold, door frame

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upright and strong