畅 (chàng) - smooth, flowing, unimpeded & free from obstruction

畅Tone 4

chàng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 田

嫦晨

畅 · chàng

smooth, flowing, unimpeded;

free from obstruction;

cheerful, happy;

to express freely

smooth, flowing, unimpededfree from obstructioncheerful, happy

Usage highlights

smooth and unobstructedhappy and comfortablefluent speechsmooth trafficunimpeded flowexpress freely

Synonyms

  • 顺— smooth, favorable
  • 通— unobstructed, through
  • 快— fast, happy

Antonyms

  • 阻— blocked, obstructed
  • 滞— stagnant, sluggish
  • 塞— clogged, stuffed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The traffic is smooth (交通顺畅).
  • I feel very happy today (心情舒畅).
  • He speaks fluently (说话流畅).
  • The music flows beautifully (音乐流畅).

Collocations

  • smooth and unobstructed(畅通)
  • happy and comfortable(舒畅)
  • fluent speech(流畅)
  • smooth traffic(顺畅)
  • unimpeded flow(畅流)
  • express freely(畅谈)

Idioms

  • Smooth and unobstructed(畅通无阻)
  • Speak one's mind freely(畅所欲言)
  • Happy and comfortable(心情舒畅)
  • Smooth and fluent(流畅自如)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with positive qualities of freedom, ease, and happiness in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to express wishes for a smooth and happy life.
  • The character combines 'field' (田) with 'long' (昜), suggesting expansive, unobstructed space.

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