táo​kǎn

Tao Kan

  • created sense approved 陶侃 · táo​kǎn · Tao Kan — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    陶侃

    táo​kǎn

    Tao Kan

    Famous general and official (259-334) of the Eastern Jin dynasty known for his diligence and military achievements. He famously moved one hundred bricks every morning and evening to maintain his strength during a period of inactivity in Guangzhou, and was often compared to [[诸葛亮|諸葛亮|zhu1 ge3 liang4]] for his administrative skill.

    陶 (literal) → 陶 · táo · Tao 侃 (literal) → 侃 · kǎn · upright

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