康

Core sense: A state of being "unimpeded" or "whole," denoting flourishing robustness rather than merely the absence of illness or conflict.

• Physical/Vital: Robustness, vitality, and health; functioning at full capacity.
• Social/Political: Peace, stability, and prosperity.
• Psychological/Moral: Ease, equilibrium, or freedom from distress; tranquility resulting from being unburdened or prosperous.

• Adjective or stative verb ("to be healthy/peaceful").
• Noun referring to "health," "prosperity," or "well-being."

• Contrast with 安 (ān): While both relate to peace, 康 emphasizes a positive, active state of well-being and prosperity, whereas 安 often emphasizes the absence of danger or the quality of being settled.
• Contrast with 寧 (níng): In certain contexts, 康 may denote external stability and prosperity, while 寧 denotes internal tranquility and stillness.

Due to its auspicious meaning, this glyph is frequently used as a proper name for people or places; check context for proper noun usage.