輡 (kǎn) - Kǎn — archaic character used in the term & now rare and mostly found in classical texts.

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輡 · kǎn

Kǎn — archaic character used in the term 輡軻 (kǎn kě), meaning 'bumpy road' or 'difficult circumstances';

now rare and mostly found in classical texts.

Kǎn — archaic character used in the termnow rare and mostly found in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Bumpy roadDifficult circumstancesRough journeyLife's hardshipsAdverse conditions

Synonyms

  • 坎— pitfall; difficulty
  • 坷— bumpy; rough
  • 艰— difficult; hard
  • 难— difficult; hardship

Antonyms

  • 顺— smooth; favorable
  • 畅— unobstructed; smooth
  • 坦— level; smooth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage bumped along the rough road (輡軻).
  • He faced many hardships in life (人生輡軻).
  • The ancient text describes a difficult journey (輡軻之路).

Collocations

  • Bumpy road(輡軻)
  • Difficult circumstances(輡軻)
  • Rough journey(輡軻之路)
  • Life's hardships(人生輡軻)
  • Adverse conditions(輡軻之境)

Idioms

  • Bumpy and difficult road(輡軻)
  • Full of frustrations and setbacks(輡軻不遇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing difficult journeys or adverse conditions.
  • Modern usage is extremely rare, mostly preserved in historical texts and scholarly works.
  • The character represents the concept of hardship and adversity in traditional Chinese thought.

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