阔 (kuò) - wide, broad, vast & wealthy, extravagant

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kuò ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

阔 · kuò

wide, broad, vast;

wealthy, extravagant;

to widen, to expand.

wide, broad, vastwealthy, extravagantto widen, to expand.

Usage highlights

Wide and broadOpenWealthy and extravagantBroadcastVast landWiden one's horizons

Synonyms

  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 广— wide, extensive
  • 阔绰— wealthy, lavish

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow, confined
  • 穷— poor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river is very wide (宽阔的河流).
  • He has a broad mind (心胸开阔).
  • She lives a wealthy and extravagant life (生活阔绰).
  • The road widened ahead (道路变阔了).

Collocations

  • Wide and broad(宽阔)
  • Open-minded(开阔)
  • Wealthy and extravagant(阔绰)
  • Broadcast(广播)
  • Vast land(广阔的土地)
  • Widen one's horizons(开阔眼界)

Idioms

  • To stride forward with giant steps(高视阔步)
  • A broad road leading to the capital(阔步高谈)
  • To talk big and do nothing(阔论高谈)
  • To part for a long time(阔别已久)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 阔 originally depicted water (氵) flowing through a gate (門), conveying a sense of openness and expansiveness.
  • It is associated with positive traits like broad-mindedness, vision, and magnanimity in personal character.
  • In modern usage, it also carries connotations of wealth and a lavish lifestyle.

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