朁
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: if, supposing, nevertheless
💡 Think 'can' + 'say' (曰) — 'can you say if?'
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
朁 (cǎn) is a rare character meaning 'if', 'supposing', or 'nevertheless', functioning as a conjunction to introduce a hypothetical condition or contrast. It appears in classical texts, often in set phrases like '朁曰' (suppose it is said). Its radical 曰 (say) hints at its use in reported speech or hypothetical statements.
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