闓 (kǎi) - Open & to open

闓Tone 3

kǎi ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

闓 · kǎi

Open;

to open;

joyful;

happy;

used in classical Chinese and personal names.

Opento openjoyful

Usage highlights

To open widelyCheerful and brightOpen the gateJoyful and openOpenKaiyang County

Synonyms

  • 开— to open (more common modern equivalent)
  • 启— to open; to start
  • 朗— bright; cheerful

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close; to shut
  • 关— to close; to shut
  • 闷— gloomy; depressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gate opens wide (闓闓).
  • He has a cheerful disposition (性情闓朗).
  • The ancient text uses this character for 'open' (闓关).
  • A name meaning 'open and bright' (闓明).

Collocations

  • To open widely(闓闓)
  • Cheerful and bright(闓朗)
  • Open the gate(闓关)
  • Joyful and open(闓悦)
  • Open-minded(闓达)
  • Kaiyang County(闓阳县)

Idioms

  • Open and bright, without obstruction(闓明通达)
  • Heart open and joyful(心闓神怡)
  • The gate opens to welcome fortune(闓门纳福)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical records.
  • Used in some place names like Kaiyang County (闓阳县) in Guizhou Province.
  • Considered an elegant character for personal names, conveying openness and joy.

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