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康 · Cai Yong (v2)

Kāng (1st tone). The Shuowen notes 康 is an abbreviation of 穅 (chaff, empty husk): 「穅或省作康」 — so its root is the hollow grain. By extension it means ease and peace. The Great Plan lists 「五福,三曰康寧」 (of the five blessings, the third is ease and $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart