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宽敞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
宽敞kuānchangspaciousHSK 7, a, rank #11251, Hard
宽敞kuānchangwideHSK 7, a, rank #11251, Hard
kuānchang(kuan1chang5) T1
  1. 1spacious
  2. 2wide
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March 24, 2026
宽敞(寬敞)kuānchang(kuan1chang5)

宽敞 (kuān chǎng) describes a space that is spacious or wide, often referring to rooms, buildings, or areas that offer ample room to move around. It conveys a sense of comfort and openness, making it a desirable quality in living or working environments.

Frequency#11251DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of spaciousness is often associated with tranquility and harmony in living spaces. Traditional Chinese feng shui principles also emphasize the importance of wide and open spaces to promote positive energy flow.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wide' (宽) 'chamber' (敞) where you can easily stretch out with plenty of room. Picture yourself in a vast hall with high ceilings and lots of space, which helps you remember the meaning and pronunciation of 宽敞.

Meanings of 宽敞

kuānchang(kuan1chang5)
1spacious
2wide
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About 宽敞

宽敞Simplified
寬敞Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11251Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 宽敞

Quick Contrast

宽 (wide) vs 宽敞 (spacious): use 宽敞 when emphasizing the comfort and openness of a space, while 宽 merely denotes width without the implication of spaciousness.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of a 'wide' (宽) 'chamber' (敞) where you can easily stretch out with plenty of room. Picture yourself in a vast hall with high ceilings and lots of space, which helps you remember the meaning and pronunciation of 宽敞.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; '宽' (kuān) is the first tone, while '敞' (chǎng) is the third tone. This word is typically used in more formal contexts, such as real estate descriptions or architectural discussions. Common collocations include '宽敞的房间' (spacious room) and '宽敞的空间' (spacious area).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 宽敞 connects to other descriptive adjectives about space or size. Students should practice using it in context and pairing it with nouns to enhance their vocabulary related to architecture and environments.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of spaciousness is often associated with tranquility and harmony in living spaces. Traditional Chinese feng shui principles also emphasize the importance of wide and open spaces to promote positive energy flow.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 宽敞 with 狭窄 (xiá zhǎi), which means narrow. A common mistake is saying '这间房子很狭窄' when they mean 宽敞; the correct sentence should be '这间房子很宽敞'.

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Component Characters

宽kuānlenient
HSK 510 strokes宀
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敞chǎngopen to the view of all
12 strokes攵
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Grammar Patterns of 宽敞

宽敞 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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“沙锥鸟”战斗机的驾驶舱空间不太____。

There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe.

Example Sentences for 宽敞 (8)

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“沙锥鸟”战斗机的驾驶舱空间不太宽敞。

“ “ shā zhuī” niǎo ” zhàn dǒu jī de jià shǐ cāng kōng jiān bù tài。

There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe.
2
分配给他们的房子舒适宽敞，并配齐了工作人员。

fēn pèi gěi tā mén de fáng zǐ shū shì kuān chǎng， ， bìng pèi qí le gōng zuò rén。

The house allocated to them was pleasant and spacious, and well-staffed.
3
爸爸在法国的公寓远不如这处宽敞。

bà bà zài fǎ guó de gōng yù yuǎn bù rú zhè chǔ kuān chǎng。

Father's flat in Paris wasn't nearly as grand as this.
4
大型油画可以增加小房间的宽敞感。

dà xíng yóu huà kě yǐ zēng jiā xiǎo fáng jiān de kuān chǎng gǎn。

Large paintings can enhance the feeling of space in small rooms.
5
天花板高给人一种通风和宽敞的感觉.

tiān huā bǎn gāo gěi rén yī zhǒng tōng fēng hé kuān chǎng de gǎn jué.

A high ceiling gives a feeling of airness and spaciousness.
6
宽敞的生活区位于3楼。

kuān chǎng de shēng huó qū wèi yú3 3。

The spacious living quarters were on the second floor.
7
他建造的房子矮而宽敞.

tā jiàn zào de fáng zǐ ǎi ér kuān chǎng.

He built the house low and wide.
8
经理亲自陪吉尔走进一套宽敞的楼顶套间.

jīng lǐ qīn zì péi jí ěr zǒu jìn yī tào kuān chǎng de lóu dǐng tào jiān.

The manager himself ushered Jill to an enormous penthouse suite.

Cultural Notes for 宽敞

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of spaciousness is often associated with tranquility and harmony in living spaces. Traditional Chinese feng shui principles also emphasize the importance of wide and open spaces to promote positive energy flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about 宽敞

You can say '这间房子非常宽敞' (This house is very spacious).