闿 (kǎi) - To open & to begin

闿Tone 3

kǎi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 門

俊梁

闿 · kǎi

To open;

to begin;

joyful;

happy;

auspicious.

To opento beginjoyful

Usage highlights

To openJoyful and harmoniousAuspicious and joyfulGrand openingTo beginOpen

Synonyms

  • 开— to open
  • 启— to open; to start
  • 乐— happy; joyful

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grand opening ceremony (闿典).
  • A joyful and harmonious atmosphere (闿乐).
  • An auspicious beginning (闿端).

Collocations

  • To open(闿启)
  • Joyful and harmonious(闿和)
  • Auspicious and joyful(闿怿)
  • Grand opening(闿张)
  • To begin(闿始)
  • Open-minded(闿朗)

Idioms

  • To open up and encourage(闿导)
  • Joyful and harmonious(闿和)
  • Auspicious and bright(闿明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 闿 is composed of the 'gate' radical (門) and the phonetic component 豈, which carries connotations of 'joy' and 'auspiciousness'.
  • It is a classical character often used in literary and formal contexts, particularly in historical texts and names.
  • In naming, it conveys a sense of auspicious beginnings, openness, and joy.

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