暥 (yàn) - Vast & expansive

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yàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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暥 · yàn

Vast;

expansive;

widely spread;

extensive appearance of light or space.

Vastexpansivewidely spread

Usage highlights

Vast and wideFarWidely spreadExpansive skyBroad daylightExtensive territory

Synonyms

  • 阔— wide, broad
  • 广— extensive, vast
  • 浩— vast, grand

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow, cramped
  • 狭— narrow, limited

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was vast and clear (天空暥阔).
  • His vision was broad and far-reaching (他的视野暥远).
  • The light spread across the land (光芒暥布大地).

Collocations

  • Vast and wide(暥阔)
  • Far-reaching vision(暥远)
  • Widely spread(暥布)
  • Expansive sky(暥天)
  • Broad daylight(暥日)
  • Extensive territory(暥土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.
  • Often used to describe expansive natural scenes like the sky, light, or territory.
  • Carries connotations of grandeur and boundlessness in classical Chinese aesthetics.

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