daily character


Pronunciation: chán/shàn
Meaning:
chán: Zen Buddhism, contemplation
shàn: to abdicate the throne
Etymology:
Omen 示 + 单 (phonetic). (phono-semantic compound).

Traditional character: 襌

Found in:
Du Mu's 题扬州禅智寺

Word of the day on: 04.08.09