幵 (jiān) - Level & even

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jiān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 干

嘉健

幵 · jiān

Level;

even;

balanced.

An ancient character originally depicting two '干' (shield/spear) placed side by side, signifying equality or balance.

Also used historically as a surname.

Levelevenbalanced. An ancient character originally depicting two '干'

Usage highlights

Level and evenAncient surnameBalanced structureComposed of two gans

Synonyms

  • 平— level, flat, even
  • 均— equal, even

Antonyms

  • 斜— slanting, oblique
  • 偏— biased, partial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 幵 means level or even (幵).
  • It was used as a surname in ancient times (幵氏).
  • The structure is composed of two 干 characters (两个干).

Collocations

  • Level and even(幵平)
  • Ancient surname(幵姓)
  • Balanced structure(幵衡)
  • Composed of two gans(两个干组成)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted two '干' (a type of ancient shield or weapon) placed side by side, representing balance and equality.
  • Used as a surname in ancient China, though it is very rare in modern times.

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