Definitions

kāng (adjective) generous; magnanimous

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The Chinese character 慷 (kāng) typically expresses generosity or impassioned emotion, most often appearing in compound words. Its structure combines the semantic radical 忄 (xīn), a variant of the heart character, indicating a connection to emotion or psychology, with the component 康 (kāng). This right-side element primarily provides the pronunciation, though its own meanings of health or abundance may subtly suggest an expansive quality. The character’s sense often shifts with context, describing either open-handed giving or righteous fervor depending on the accompanying word.

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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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他非常慨。

Tā fēicháng kāngkǎi.

He is very generous.

慨地帮助别人。

Tā kāngkǎi de bāngzhù biérén.

She generously helps others.

公司慨地提供了资金。

Gōngsī kāngkǎi de tígōng le zījīn.

The company generously provided funds.

他的慨让我感动。

Tā de kāngkǎi ràng wǒ gǎndòng.

His generosity moved me.

在比赛中,他慨地赞扬了对手。

Zài bǐsài zhōng, tā kāngkǎi de zànyáng le duìshǒu.

During the competition, he generously praised his opponent.

尽管收入有限,他仍然慨捐款。

Jǐnguǎn shōurù yǒuxiàn, tā réngrán kāngkǎi juānkuǎn.

Despite limited income, he still generously donates money.

这位慈善家的慨行为影响了整个社区。

Zhè wèi císhànjiā de kāngkǎi xíngwéi yǐngxiǎng le zhěnggè shèqū.

The philanthropist's generous actions affected the entire community.

对于朋友的需要,他总是慨相助,从不犹豫。

Duìyú péngyou de xūyào, tā zǒngshì kāngkǎi xiāng zhù, cóng bù yóuyù.

For friends' needs, he always generously helps, never hesitating.