Definitions

chǎng (adjective) spacious; open wide
chǎng (verb) to open up; to disclose

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

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The character 敞 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 攴 (indicating action or striking) and the phonetic component 尚 on the left. Its core meaning describes physical spaces as wide, open, and unobstructed, allowing free passage of air and light. This extends to the action of opening something fully, like throwing a door wide for unrestricted access. The concept of physical openness is also applied to a person's character, suggesting a candid, straightforward, and open disposition in interactions.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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这个房间很宽

Zhège fángjiān hěn kuānchǎng.

This room is very spacious.

开心扉说话。

Tā chǎngkāi xīnfēi shuōhuà.

He speaks with an open heart.

开窗户让空气流通。

Chǎngkāi chuānghù ràng kōngqì liútōng.

Open the window to let air circulate.

的客厅让人舒适。

Kuānchǎng de kètīng ràng rén shūshì.

The spacious living room makes people comfortable.

他把问题开了谈。

Tā bǎ wèntí chǎngkāile tán.

He discussed the issue openly.

在宽的院子里孩子们玩耍。

Zài kuānchǎng de yuànzi lǐ háizimen wánshuǎ.

Children play in the spacious yard.

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.

他毫不犹豫地开了所有秘密。

Tā háobù yóuyù de chǎngkāile suǒyǒu mìmì.

He opened up all secrets without hesitation.