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難
水
⿰
氵
Mandarin
han4, yi4, tan1
English
Definitions
Chinese; name of a dynasty; Chinese language; Chinese people
Mnemonic
Relating to water
水
Etymology
Notes
Shuowen says this meant ripples originally; right side is
難
abbreviated