戬
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Meaning: carry to the utmost
💡 A spear (戈) dares (敢) to carry virtue to the utmost.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a Beijing park at dawn, Mr. Chen practices calligraphy with a focused brow. The character 戬 (jiǎn) means 'carry to the utmost' or 'perfect.' It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, describing supreme virtue. Today, it's rare but used in names, symbolizing excellence. Its radical 戈 (spear) hints at martial strength, while the phonetic 敢 (dare) adds resolve.
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