敞 chǎng wide
wide; open; spacious
How to remember 敞: 尚 esteem + 攵 tap = wide. The couple hold the landlord in high esteem, and when he gives the door a tap it swings back on a flat that is wide.
Component breakdown
敞 = 尚 esteem + 攵 tap
- 尚 esteem
- 攵 tap
The couple hold the landlord in high esteem, and when he gives the door a tap it swings back on a flat that is wide.
How it is used
- Wide open / spacious: 宽敞 (kuānchang) roomy, 敞开 (chǎngkāi) to open wide - 敞开大门 (chǎngkāi dàmén) fling the doors open, 敞开心扉 (chǎngkāi xīnfēi) to open one's heart.
- 敞篷车 (chǎngpéngchē) = a convertible/open-top car.
- 敞开供应 (chǎngkāi gōngyìng) = unlimited supply.
Words with 敞
Example sentences
- 办公室很宽敞,并且很明亮。 Bàngōngshì hěn kuānchang, bìngqiě hěn míngliàng.The office is very spacious and bright.