kě​jiàn

to be clear enough to use as a mirror

Senses

可鉴/ 可鑒 kě​jiàn to be clear enough to use as a mirror

(literary) describes a surface so clear that it can serve as a mirror

可鉴/ 可鑒 kě​jiàn to serve as a warning

(metaphorical) describes a past experience or lesson that is clear enough to serve as a reference or warning for future generations

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