How to Write 堪
The character 堪 (kān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
堪 is pronounced kān in Mandarin Chinese. It means can / may / worthy of / endure.
Common Words with 堪
难堪
nán kān
embarrassed; awkward
不堪
bù kān
unbearable; cannot stand
堪称
kān chēng
can be called / can be rated as
Example Sentences
这让他感到很难堪。
zhè ràng tā gǎn dào hěn nán kān
This made him feel very embarrassed.
这里的环境脏乱不堪。
zhè lǐ de huán jìng zàng luàn bù kān
The environment here is extremely dirty and messy.
这堪称一件艺术品。
zhè kān chēng yī jiàn yì shù pǐn
This can be called a work of art.
Practice Writing 堪 (kān)
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