敞
开

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The word "敞开" is formed by combining the character "敞", meaning spacious or uncovered, with the character "开", meaning to open; this pairing creates a verb where "敞" modifies "开" to intensify the action, resulting in the meaning "to open wide" or "to unfold completely".

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大门敞开着，请进。

Dà mén chǎngkāi zhe, qǐng jìn.

The door is wide open, please come in.

他总是敞开思想与人交流。

Tā zǒngshì chǎngkāi sīxiǎng yǔ rén jiāoliú.

He always communicates with an open mind.

向所有人敞开你的心扉吧。

Xiàng suǒyǒu rén chǎngkāi nǐ de xīnfēi ba.

Open your heart to everyone.

这家书店敞开着怀抱欢迎爱书之人。

Zhè jiā shūdiàn chǎngkāi zhe huáibào huānyíng ài shū zhī rén.

This bookstore opens its arms to welcome all book lovers.

那扇敞开的窗户隐喻着她对外界不设防的态度。

Nà shàn chǎngkāi de chuānghù yǐnyù zhe tā duì wàijiè bù shèfáng de tàidù.

That wide-open window metaphorically represents her undefended attitude towards the outside world.

Word Definition - 敞开

chǎng kāi to open wide; unrestrictedly

Individual Character Details

敞 chǎng
开 kāi