歁
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Meaning: unsatisfied
💡 Think 'can't' get enough – 歁 sounds like 'can' but means 'unsatisfied'.
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Character Story & Explanation
歁 (kǎn) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'unsatisfied' or 'discontented'. It conveys a persistent sense of longing or inadequacy, similar to the Western concept of 'insatiable desire' found in figures like Faust. Unlike common synonyms, 歁 emphasizes emotional dissatisfaction rather than material lack. Its infrequent use in modern Chinese makes it primarily a literary or classical character.
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