敞

chǎng

尚 + 攵

Definitions

chǎng (adjective) spacious; open wide

chǎng (verb) to open up; to disclose

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 攵 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

Semantic: 攵 Phonetic: 尚

About

敞 is a phono-semantic compound: the component 攵 (a variant of 攴) suggests an action like striking, and 尚 gives the sound. Its core meaning describes open, spacious, and well-ventilated physical spaces free of obstructions. The meaning extends to the act of opening something wide, such as flinging a door open for unrestricted entry or visibility. Applied to personality, it denotes someone candid and emotionally unreserved.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这个房间很宽敞。

Zhège fángjiān hěn kuānchǎng.

This room is very spacious.

他敞开心扉说话。

Tā chǎngkāi xīnfēi shuōhuà.

He speaks with an open heart.

敞开窗户让空气流通。

Chǎngkāi chuānghù ràng kōngqì liútōng.

Open the window to let air circulate.

宽敞的客厅让人舒适。

Kuānchǎng de kètīng ràng rén shūshì.

The spacious living room makes people comfortable.

他把问题敞开了谈。

Tā bǎ wèntí chǎngkāile tán.

He discussed the issue openly.

在宽敞的院子里孩子们玩耍。

Zài kuānchǎng de yuànzi lǐ háizimen wánshuǎ.

Children play in the spacious yard.

敞亮的工作环境能提高效率。

Chǎngliàng de gōngzuò huánjìng néng tígāo xiàolǜ.

A bright and open work environment can improve efficiency.

他毫不犹豫地敞开了所有秘密。

Tā háobù yóuyù de chǎngkāile suǒyǒu mìmì.

He opened up all secrets without hesitation.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

Component: 尚

Component: 攵

敞