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Pronunciation: kěn
Meaning: to agree/to consent
Etymology:
Various theories:
1) Stop 止 + flesh 肉. (associative compound).
2) Alternate form of 肎 (same pronunciation).

Traditional character: 肯 (the same)

Found in:
Han Yu's 左迁至蓝关示侄孙湘

Word of the day on: 07.14.08

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