嫝 (kāng) - Kang — a female name in ancient China & peaceful, tranquil, virtuous woman.

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kāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嫝 · kāng

Kang — a female name in ancient China;

peaceful, tranquil, virtuous woman.

Kang — a female name in ancient Chinapeaceful, tranquil, virtuous woman.

Usage highlights

Female name KangVirtuous womanGraceful ladyPeaceful demeanorElegant bearing

Synonyms

  • 康— health, peace (similar sound and meaning)
  • 安— peace, calm
  • 淑— virtuous, kind (describing feminine virtue)

Antonyms

  • 悍— fierce, violent (opposite of peaceful)
  • 恶— evil, wicked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was named Kang in the historical records (嫝).
  • The character signifies feminine virtue (女德) and peace (安宁).
  • In ancient texts, Kang denotes a graceful woman (淑女).

Collocations

  • Female name Kang(嫝)
  • Virtuous woman(贤嫝)
  • Graceful lady(淑嫝)
  • Peaceful demeanor(安嫝)
  • Elegant bearing(雅嫝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character used primarily in female names in ancient China.
  • Embodies traditional values of feminine virtue and tranquility.
  • Appears in classical literature and historical records.

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