偘 (kǎn) - ancient variant of 侃 (kǎn), meaning 'upright and & composed and dignified

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kǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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偘 · kǎn

ancient variant of 侃 (kǎn), meaning 'upright and outspoken;

composed and dignified;

to chat freely'.

ancient variant of 侃 (kǎn), meaning 'upright andcomposed and dignifiedto chat freely'.

Usage highlights

dignified and outspokenspeak with composurechat freelyupright charactercomposed speech

Synonyms

  • 侃— upright and outspoken; composed
  • 直— straightforward; honest
  • 正— upright; correct

Antonyms

  • 谄— flattering; sycophantic
  • 佞— glib; flattering

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke with dignified composure (偘偘而谈).
  • The minister was known for his upright character (刚偘).
  • They chatted freely about various topics (偘大山).

Collocations

  • dignified and outspoken(刚偘)
  • speak with composure(偘偘而谈)
  • chat freely(偘大山)
  • upright character(偘直)
  • composed speech(偘言)

Idioms

  • Speaking with dignified composure(偘偘而谈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 偘 is an ancient variant form of 侃, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character conveys values of moral integrity, dignified speech, and straightforwardness.
  • In Confucian tradition, this quality was admired in scholar-officials who spoke truth to power.

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