窙 (xiāo) - Wide, spacious & open

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xiāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

窙 · xiāo

Wide, spacious;

open;

expansive (especially describing a wide opening or cavity).

Wide, spaciousopenexpansive (especially describing a wide opening or cavity).

Usage highlights

Wide and openSpacious caveOpen windowExpansive valleyBroad openingVast and empty

Synonyms

  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 阔— spacious, wide
  • 敞— open, spacious

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow, confined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cave entrance was wide and spacious (窙豁).
  • He opened the window wide (窙开窗户).
  • The mountain valley was broad and open (山谷窙然).

Collocations

  • Wide and open(窙豁)
  • Spacious cave(窙穴)
  • Open window(窙窗)
  • Expansive valley(窙谷)
  • Broad opening(窙口)
  • Vast and empty(窙寥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often describes natural formations like caves, valleys, or openings.
  • Carries connotations of emptiness, vastness, and natural spaciousness.

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