豁 (huō) - open & clear

豁Tone 1

huō ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

豁 · huō

open;

clear;

exempt;

sacrifice;

crack;

gap;

generous;

suddenly;

at the cost of

openclearexempt

Usage highlights

open and clearbroadexemptiongap or cracksuddenly open upsacrifice

Synonyms

  • 开— open
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 宽— broad, wide
  • 免— exempt

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The valley is wide and open (豁然开朗).
  • He was exempt from military service (豁免).
  • There is a crack in the wall (豁口).
  • She is broad-minded and generous (豁达).

Collocations

  • open and clear(豁亮)
  • broad-minded(豁达)
  • exemption(豁免)
  • gap or crack(豁口)
  • suddenly open up(豁然)
  • sacrifice(豁出)

Idioms

  • Suddenly see the light(豁然开朗)
  • Broad-minded and open(豁达大度)
  • Sacrifice everything(豁出性命)
  • Open and clear(豁目开襟)
  • Generous and tolerant(豁达大度)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhist context, '豁然' describes sudden enlightenment or understanding.
  • The character embodies the philosophical ideal of mental openness and clarity.
  • Used in military contexts for 'exemption' from service or duties.

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