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敞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
敞chǎngopen to the view of allv, 12 strokes, radical 攵, rank #15094, Hard
敞chǎngspaciousv, 12 strokes, radical 攵, rank #15094, Hard
敞chǎngto open widev, 12 strokes, radical 攵, rank #15094, Hard
敞chǎngto disclosev, 12 strokes, radical 攵, rank #15094, Hard
敞chǎngwide, open, spaciousv, 12 strokes, radical 攵, rank #15094, Hard
chǎng(chang3) T3
  1. 1open to the view of all
  2. 2spacious
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March 24, 2026
敞chǎng(chang3)

The character 敞 (chǎng) means 'to open wide' or 'to disclose,' often used to describe something that is spacious or open to view. It typically conveys a sense of openness, both physically and metaphorically, such as being transparent about feelings or information. You might encounter it in contexts where describing areas or spaces that are broad and unconfined is necessary.

Strokes12Radical攵Frequency#15094DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese architecture, open spaces are often valued for their ability to create harmony and flow within a home or garden. 敞 captures the essence of traditional Chinese design, which emphasizes openness and connection to nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, wide door (the radical 门) that swings open to reveal a vast space inside, symbolizing openness. The pronunciation 'chǎng' sounds like 'charm,' and you can think of a charming, spacious room that feels inviting and open.

Meanings of 敞

chǎng(chang3)
1open to the view of all
2spacious
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About 敞

敞Simplified
12Strokes
攵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#15094Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 敞

Quick Contrast

敞 (chǎng) vs 开 (kāi) — use 敞 when emphasizing spaciousness or openness, while 开 is more general for 'to open' without the same connotation of width.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large, wide door (the radical 门) that swings open to reveal a vast space inside, symbolizing openness. The pronunciation 'chǎng' sounds like 'charm,' and you can think of a charming, spacious room that feels inviting and open.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse 敞 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in descriptions of physical spaces. Be mindful of tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

While 敞 is not a defined HSK level word, it relates to HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary concerning space and openness, such as 宽 (kuān, wide) and 开 (kāi, to open). Focus on understanding its usage in phrases and compound words to reinforce learning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese architecture, open spaces are often valued for their ability to create harmony and flow within a home or garden. 敞 captures the essence of traditional Chinese design, which emphasizes openness and connection to nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 敞 with 开 (kāi), which also means 'to open' but lacks the nuance of spaciousness. For example, saying '我敞门' instead of '我开门' (I open the door) is incorrect; it should be '我开门'.

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Pronunciation of 敞

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Etymology of 敞

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 攵 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

let go

Semantic (meaning)攵
+
Phonetic (sound)尚
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 敞?

Decomposition of 敞

IDS Structure⿰尚攵
敞Full Character
=
尚Shang4
left
攵pu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 敞?

Write 敞

敞

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Grammar Patterns of 敞

敞 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 5 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

“沙锥鸟”战斗机的驾驶舱空间不太宽____。

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

Example Sentences for 敞 (10)

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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
他穿一件素净的蓝色衬衫，领口敞着。

tā chuān yī jiàn sù jìng de lán sè chèn shān， ， lǐng kǒu chǎng。

He wore a plain blue shirt, open at the collar.
5
那间敞亮宜人的房间装有松木护墙板。

nà jiān chǎng liàng yí rén de fáng jiān zhuāng yǒu sōng mù hù qiáng bǎn。

The cheerful room was panelled in pine.
6
该公司的高层管理人员共用一间开敞式办公室。

gāi gōng sī de gāo céng guǎn lǐ rén yuán gòng yòng yī jiān kāi chǎng shì bàn gōng shì。

The firm's top managers share the same open-plan office.
7
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.
8
“卡明斯先生来了，”她把门敞着说道。

“ “ kǎ míng sī xiān shēng lái，” le ，” tā bǎ mén chǎng zháo。

"Mr Cummings is here," she said, holding the door open.
9
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.
10
这件上衣可以系上纽扣，也可以里面套件T恤敞开穿。

zhè jiàn shàng yī kě yǐ xì shàng niǔ kòu， ， yě kě yǐ lǐ miàn tàoT jiàn T xù chǎng。

The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt.

Cultural Notes for 敞

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese architecture, open spaces are often valued for their ability to create harmony and flow within a home or garden. 敞 captures the essence of traditional Chinese design, which emphasizes openness and connection to nature.

Word Family of 敞

Compounds3
氅chang3overcoat; down feathers
僘
幤
Words Containing This Character9
敞开chǎngkāito open wide敞開
宽敞kuānchangspacious寬敞
敞chǎngspacious
敞篷车open car敞篷車
敞亮bright and spacious
敞口open-mouthed (jar etc)
开敞wide open開敞
敞车open wagon敞車
高敞large and spacious
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敞

You might see 敞 used in phrases like 敞开 (chǎngkāi), meaning 'to open wide,' or 敞亮 (chǎngliàng), meaning 'spacious and bright.'