(gàn) - Diligent & energetic

Tone 4

gàn | 10 strokes | radical:

· gàn

Diligent;

energetic;

used in ancient texts, now rare in modern usage except in certain proper names and classical references.

Diligentenergeticused in ancient texts, now rare in modern

Usage highlights

Gansu provinceDiligent and energeticAncient place nameHistorical text reference

Synonyms

  • diligent
  • energetic

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in the name of the Gansu province (倝肃, ancient name).
  • It described a diligent and energetic person in classical texts (倝倝).
  • Used in historical place names (倝州).

Collocations

  • Gansu province(倝肃)
  • Diligent and energetic(倝倝)
  • Ancient place name(倝州)
  • Historical text reference(倝书)

Idioms

  • No common idioms in modern usage

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character used in historical texts and place names.
  • Appears in the ancient name for Gansu province (倝肃).
  • Rare in contemporary usage except for scholarly or historical reference.

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