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March 24, 2026
敞开(敞開)chǎngkāi(chang3kai1)
The term 敞开 (chǎng kāi) means to open wide or to be unrestricted. It is often used to describe physical spaces that are open and inviting, but can also refer to emotional states, such as being open with one's feelings or thoughts. The nuance suggests a sense of freedom or lack of constraint.
Frequency#4618DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 敞开 (open) in communication is often valued in relationships, where honesty and transparency foster trust. This concept is reflected in traditional practices of sharing and community engagement.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant gate (敞) swinging wide open (开) to let the sunshine in. The visual of a big, welcoming gate represents the idea of being open and unrestricted, and the pronunciation 'chang3 kai1' can be remembered as 'change the sky' to depict a limitless feeling.
Meanings of 敞开
chǎngkāi(chang3kai1)
1to open wide
2unrestrictedly
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About 敞开
敞开Simplified
敞開Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4618Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 敞开
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开放 (kāifàng) - use 敞开 when emphasizing the wide or unrestricted aspect, while 开放 focuses more on the act of opening or becoming available.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant gate (敞) swinging wide open (开) to let the sunshine in. The visual of a big, welcoming gate represents the idea of being open and unrestricted, and the pronunciation 'chang3 kai1' can be remembered as 'change the sky' to depict a limitless feeling.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 敞开 with other similar verbs that imply partial opening, like 打开 (dǎkāi, to open). This term is more informal and often used in everyday conversation, but can also appear in literary contexts. Note the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 敞开 connects with other advanced verbs describing actions of opening or revealing, such as 展开 (zhǎnkāi, to unfold) and 开放 (kāifàng, to open up). Focus on the context in which you use each term to express subtle differences in meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 敞开 (open) in communication is often valued in relationships, where honesty and transparency foster trust. This concept is reflected in traditional practices of sharing and community engagement.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 敞开 to describe a door that is only slightly ajar, which is incorrect. Instead, use 打开 (dǎkāi) for partially opened doors.
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Grammar Patterns of 敞开
敞开 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这件上衣可以系上纽扣，也可以里面套件T恤____穿。
The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt.
The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt.
2
灯亮着，门也敞开着。
dēng liàng zháo， ， mén yě chǎng kāi。
The light was on and the door was open.
3
他听到敞开的门口外的汽车引擎运转正常。
tā tīng dào chǎng kāi de mén kǒu wài de qì chē yǐn qíng yùn zhuǎn zhèng cháng。
He heard the car engine running sweetly beyond the open door.
4
他穿了件蓝衬衫，领口敞开着。
tā chuān le jiàn lán chèn shān， ， lǐng kǒu chǎng kāi。
He wore a blue shirt open at the neck.
5
走廊尽头利迪的门黑洞洞地敞开着。
zǒu láng jìn tóu lì dí de mén hēi dòng dòng dì chǎng kāi zháo。
Liddie's doorway yawned blackly open at the end of the hall.
6
他飞快地朝敞开着的门跑去。
tā fēi kuài dì zhāo chǎng kāi zháo de mén pǎo qù。
He ran head-long for the open door.
7
明朗的亮光从敞开的小窗中照了进来。
míng lǎng de liàng guāng cóng chǎng kāi de xiǎo chuāng zhōng zhào le jìn lái。
The scuttle was open, and the good daylight shone in.
8
你可以跟我敞开了谈。
nǐ kě yǐ gēn wǒ chǎng kāi le tán。
You can talk frankly to me.
9
你可以跟父母敞开谈性的问题吗？
nǐ kě yǐ gēn fù mǔ chǎng kāi tán xìng de wèn tí ma？
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents?
10
他的衬衫因丢了一颗纽扣而敞开着.
tā de chèn shān yīn diū le yī kē niǔ kòu ér chǎng kāi zháo.
His shirt gapes open with a button missing.
Cultural Notes for 敞开
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being 敞开 (open) in communication is often valued in relationships, where honesty and transparency foster trust. This concept is reflected in traditional practices of sharing and community engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions about 敞开
You can use 敞开 in both literal contexts, like describing a door or a window, and metaphorical contexts, such as discussing openness in relationships.
It is more commonly used in informal or spoken contexts, so in formal writing, you might choose a term like 开放 instead.
Yes, it can describe being open with emotions or thoughts, making it versatile in conversational Chinese.
