How to Say
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cǎn
Meaning: already
💡 Think 'cǎn' as 'can' already done, past tense in classical texts.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

憯 (cǎn) meaning in English —

憯 (cǎn) is a rare classical Chinese character meaning 'already' or 'formerly.' It appears in literary texts like the Shangshu, expressing completion or past events. Its usage reflects a nuanced understanding of time in ancient Chinese philosophy, where actions are seen as completed within a cyclical worldview.

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