柑
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Meaning: large tangerine
💡 Think 'gan' as 'gone' sweet, like a large tangerine gone in one bite.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavating the character 柑 (gān), we find it combines the radical 木 (wood/tree) with 甘 (gān, sweet), indicating a sweet fruit tree. This large tangerine, native to China, has been cultivated for millennia. In ancient texts, 柑 symbolized abundance and prosperity, often presented as tribute. Its thick peel and juicy segments made it a prized winter fruit, still celebrated during Lunar New Year for its golden color and sweet taste.
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