薖 (kē) - Spacious, roomy & leisurely, carefree

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kē ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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薖 · kē

Spacious, roomy;

leisurely, carefree;

used in classical Chinese to describe a comfortable and unrestrained state.

Spacious, roomyleisurely, carefreeused in classical Chinese to describe a comfortable

Usage highlights

Spacious dwellingLeisurely lifeCarefree mannerRoomy residenceUnrestrained spiritComfortable abode

Synonyms

  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 阔— spacious, wide
  • 闲— leisurely, idle

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow, cramped
  • 挤— crowded, packed
  • 忙— busy, occupied

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dwelling was spacious and comfortable (薖居).
  • He lived a leisurely life (薖逸).
  • A carefree and unrestrained manner (薖然).

Collocations

  • Spacious dwelling(薖居)
  • Leisurely life(薖逸)
  • Carefree manner(薖然)
  • Roomy residence(薖室)
  • Unrestrained spirit(薖志)
  • Comfortable abode(薖庐)

Idioms

  • Living in spacious comfort(栖迟薖轴)
  • Leisurely and carefree(优游薖轴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Poetry (《诗经·卫风·考槃》) describing a recluse's dwelling.
  • Associated with scholarly retreat and leisurely living in classical Chinese literature.
  • Represents an ideal of comfortable seclusion free from worldly concerns.

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