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堪
kān
Description
“堪”这个字表示“能够承受”或“可以”的意思。
The character "堪" means "able to endure" or "can."
它常常出现在书面语里，比如“不堪”“堪称”这样的词。
It often appears in written language, such as in words like "不堪" and "堪称."
Meanings
堪kān
to be able to bear or endure
这里的风景美不胜收，令人难以忘怀。
The scenery here is breathtaking and unforgettable.
堪称kānchēng
can be called; may be described as
这部电影堪称经典。
This movie is a classic.
不堪bùkān
cannot bear; extremely (bad)
他累得不堪，很快就睡着了。
He was exhausted and quickly fell asleep.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant 'to endure/withstand', later extended to 'be able to; worthy of'.
- Nuance
mostly used in written or formal Chinese, rarely alone in casual speech.
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