垦
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Meaning: to reclaim
💡 Kěn the earth (土) to make it arable, like a farmer's ken (knowledge) of land.
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Character Story & Explanation
垦 (kěn) means 'to reclaim' or 'to cultivate' land, often turning wilderness into farmland. It combines 土 (earth) with a sound component 艮. Historically, it reflects China's agricultural tradition of expanding arable land. Use it in contexts like land development or opening up new areas.
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