畅 chàng freely
freely; smoothly
How to remember 畅: 申 to state + 𠃓 sunny = freely. At the job interview she is asked to state her plans, and on that sunny morning the words flow freely.
Component breakdown
畅 = 申 to state + 𠃓 sunny
- 申 to state
- 𠃓 sunny
At the job interview she is asked to state her plans, and on that sunny morning the words flow freely.
How it is used
- Smooth/unobstructed/free-flowing - 畅通 (chàngtōng) clear/unobstructed (道路畅通 roads clear), 流畅 (liúchàng) fluent/smooth (of writing, speech).
- Sense of doing something freely/to the full: 畅谈 (chàngtán) to talk freely, 畅饮 to drink one's fill, 畅想 to let one's mind roam.
- 畅销 (chàngxiāo) = to sell well (畅销书 a bestseller).
- 舒畅 (shūchàng) = carefree/happy (心情舒畅 in a relaxed mood).