濶 (kuò) - Wide, broad, vast — describes something with great & often used in literary contexts.

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kuò ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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濶 · kuò

Wide, broad, vast — describes something with great width or extensive scope;

often used in literary contexts.

Wide, broad, vast — describes something with greatoften used in literary contexts.

Usage highlights

Wide and vastBroadWide riverBroad roadVast oceanWide sleeve

Synonyms

  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 广— wide, extensive
  • 阔— wide, broad (simplified variant)

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow, confined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river is very wide (河面很濶).
  • He has broad shoulders (肩膀濶).
  • The company has a vast market (市场广濶).
  • She speaks with a loud voice (声音濶大).

Collocations

  • Wide and vast(广濶)
  • Broad-minded(心胸濶达)
  • Wide river(濶河)
  • Broad road(濶路)
  • Vast ocean(海濶天空)
  • Wide sleeve(濶袖)

Idioms

  • As vast as the sea and sky(海濶天空)
  • Separated by a vast distance(濶别多年)
  • Talk big and aim high(高谈濶论)
  • Broad-minded and generous(心胸濶达)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe grand landscapes and expansive views.
  • Carries connotations of generosity and open-mindedness when describing personality traits.
  • Frequently appears in calligraphy and poetic expressions for its aesthetic appeal.

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