kàn
衎
joyful; upright
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
joyful; pleased; satisfied
literaryClassical/literary usage describing a state of contentment or joy.
Jiā嘉
bīn宾
shì式
yàn燕
yǐ以
kàn衎
。
The honored guests feast and are joyful.
Tā他
shén神
kàn衎
qì气
shū舒
，
xiǎn显
de得
jí极
wéi为
zì自
dé得
。
He appeared relaxed and joyful, looking extremely content.
adjective
upright; straightforward; righteous
literaryDescribes a person of integrity who is frank and outspoken. Classical usage.
Qí其
rén人
bǐng秉
xìng性
kàn衎
zhí直
，
bù不
wèi畏
quán权
guì贵
。
He is upright by nature and fears no power or influence.
Cí辞
qì气
kàn衎
rán然
，
pō颇
yǒu有
gǔ古
dà大
chén臣
zhī之
fēng风
。
His speech was upright and forthright, quite in the manner of ancient ministers.