艮

gěn
Dictionary entry
blunt

What does 艮 mean?

艮 (gěn) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1blunt
2tough
3chewy
4one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing mountain
5☶
6ancient Chinese compass point: 45° (northeast)

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How to pronounce 艮

艮
gěn
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