畡 (gāi) - Extensive, vast, boundless & refers to great breadth or scope.

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gāi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

畡 · gāi

Extensive, vast, boundless;

refers to great breadth or scope.

Extensive, vast, boundlessrefers to great breadth or scope.

Usage highlights

Boundless universeExtensive knowledgeVast grasslandBoundless seaExtensive learningVast territory

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 狭— narrow, confined
  • 小— small, limited
  • 窄— narrow, tight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The universe is vast and boundless (宇宙畡垠).
  • He has extensive knowledge (知识畡博).
  • The grassland stretches boundlessly (草原畡阔).

Collocations

  • Boundless universe(宇宙畡垠)
  • Extensive knowledge(知识畡博)
  • Vast grassland(草原畡阔)
  • Boundless sea(大海畡垠)
  • Extensive learning(学问畡深)
  • Vast territory(疆域畡广)

Idioms

  • The universe is vast and boundless(宇宙畡垠)
  • Knowledge is extensive and profound(学识畡博)
  • The sea is boundless and shoreless(大海畡垠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese literature describing immense spaces and concepts.
  • Often used in poetic and philosophical contexts to convey grandeur and infinity.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for vastness in nature and knowledge.

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