敞 (chǎng) - Open, spacious & to open wide

敞Tone 3

chǎng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

敞 · chǎng

Open, spacious;

to open wide;

to spread out;

unrestrained;

generous.

Open, spaciousto open wideto spread out

Usage highlights

Spacious and brightOpen wideConvertible carOpen hallOpen and honestFrank conversation

Synonyms

  • 开— to open
  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 阔— spacious, wealthy

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close
  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow, confined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The classroom is bright and spacious (教室很敞亮).
  • Please open the door wide (请把门敞开).
  • He lives in an open-plan house (他住在敞厅里).
  • The car has a convertible top (敞篷车).

Collocations

  • Spacious and bright(敞亮)
  • Open wide(敞开)
  • Convertible car(敞篷车)
  • Open hall(敞厅)
  • Open and honest(敞快)
  • Frank conversation(敞谈)

Idioms

  • To speak frankly and without reservation(开诚布公)
  • To be open and aboveboard(光明磊落)
  • To be magnanimous and open-minded(宽宏大量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with architectural spaces in traditional Chinese buildings, particularly halls and courtyards designed to be open and airy.
  • Reflects values of openness, honesty, and lack of concealment in personal conduct.
  • In modern usage, often appears in terms related to vehicles (convertibles) and interior spaces.

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