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干gān, gàn

dry; dried food; to have to do with; to concern

干 is dry when read gān and work/trunk when read gàn.

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single whole character · 干

dry; dried food; to have to do with; to concern

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干gān, gàn

dry; dried food; to have to do with; to concern

干 is dry when read gān and work/trunk when read gàn.

A compact whole character with multiple readings; taught whole.

gānTone 1
  • dry
  • dried food
  • to have to do with; to concern
  • 干燥gānzàodry
  • 干杯gānbēito toast
gànTone 4
  • to do; to work
  • trunk; main part
  • 能干nénggàncapable
  • 树干shùgàntree trunk

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干gān, gàn

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