How to write 慷

慷 (kāng) 【Part of Speech】: Adjective 【Original Meaning】: Emotionally intense 1. 〔～慨〕 a. Emotionally excited, as in "情绪激昂" (fervent and excited) b. Honest and earnest to others, willing to help with money or resources, as in "为人～～大方" (generous in helping others). 2. Same as the original meaning ([En.] fervent; excitedly) 3. Outspoken and straightforward ([En.] outspoken and straightforward) 4. Generous ([En.] generous) 【Examples】: - 曹操《短歌行》: 慨当以慷，忧思难忘。 (Translation: "When I feel upset, I also feel fervent; the worries are hard to forget.") - 慷惋 (angry and resentful); - 慷忾 (generous and spirited); - 慷慨赴死 (fervent and fearless in facing death); - 慷他人之慨 (using others' generosity for one's own favors). 5. Characteristic of being straightforward ([En.] outspoken and straightforward). Example: 慷爽 (generous and straightforward). 6. Generous ([En.] generous). Example: 慷达 (generous and open-minded); Example: 慷恺 (generous). (*Cited from traditional dictionary explanation) (一) Another reading of the character.