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HSK 7-9TOCFL L512 strokestop 20 by use on the map →

1(bound form) may; can

2(bound form) to endure; to bear

3(in 堪輿|堪舆[kan1 yu2]) heaven (contrasted with earth 輿|舆[yu2])

Etymology

ideographic · One with a considerable amount 甚 of land 土

Radical

土 · to endure; adequate, capable, worthy

Composition

⿰土甚

Writing

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Words with 堪

不堪bùkān 堪称kānchēng 难堪nánkān 疲惫不堪píbèi-bùkān