殚
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Meaning: entirely
💡 Death-like exhaustion: 歹 (death) + 单 (single) = entirely spent.
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Character Story & Explanation
殚 (dān) means 'entirely' or 'to exhaust', often used in formal contexts to describe complete effort or depletion. Its radical 歹 (death) hints at finality, while the phonetic component 单 (dān) suggests the sound. This character appears in idioms like 殚精竭虑 (to exhaust one's mind and energy), emphasizing thoroughness and dedication in Chinese culture.
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