紘 (hóng) - Vast, expansive & refers to the cord holding a hat in

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hóng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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紘 · hóng

Vast, expansive;

refers to the cord holding a hat in place;

by extension, the universe, the world, or grand scale.

Vast, expansiverefers to the cord holding a hat inby extension, the universe, the world, or grand

Usage highlights

The universeHat cordHuman relationships networkGrand planVast territoryHeaven and earth

Synonyms

  • 宏— vast, great
  • 博— extensive, wide
  • 廣— broad, wide

Antonyms

  • 狹— narrow, confined
  • 小— small, little
  • 微— tiny, minute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The universe is vast (宇宙紘).
  • He wore a hat with a cord (冠紘).
  • The network of relationships is extensive (人倫之紘).
  • A grand and far-reaching plan (宏紘之計).

Collocations

  • The universe(宇宙紘)
  • Hat cord(冠紘)
  • Human relationships network(人倫之紘)
  • Grand plan(宏紘之計)
  • Vast territory(地紘)
  • Heaven and earth(天紘)

Idioms

  • Vast as heaven and earth(天紘地闊)
  • Extensive knowledge(紘博之學)
  • Grand strategy(紘圖大略)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the cord used to secure a hat under the chin in ancient China.
  • Extended metaphorically to represent the vastness of the universe or the comprehensive nature of something.
  • Used in classical texts to describe the grand scale of heaven and earth or all-encompassing principles.

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