闶 (kāng) - Tall and spacious (of a gate or door) & high

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kāng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 门

俊梁

闶 · kāng

Tall and spacious (of a gate or door);

high;

lofty.

Tall and spacious (of a gate or door)highlofty.

Usage highlights

Tall gateLofty and spaciousImposing appearanceSpacious door

Synonyms

  • 高— high; tall
  • 阔— spacious; wide

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gate stands tall and imposing (闶闳).
  • He walked through the high gate (闶门).
  • The hall has a lofty ceiling (闶然).

Collocations

  • Tall gate(闶门)
  • Lofty and spacious(闶闳)
  • Imposing appearance(闶然)
  • Spacious door(闶阆)

Idioms

  • Lofty and spacious gate(闶闳之门)
  • Imposing and majestic(闶闳高大)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of high, imposing gates, often associated with grand architecture or noble residences.
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe the majestic and spacious quality of gates or doors.

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