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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#15094DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 攵 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.
1The meaning half攵 carries the sense.
2The sound half尚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaylet go
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 敞?
Decomposition of 敞
IDS Structure⿰尚攵
敞Full Character
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尚Shang4
left
攵pu1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 敞?
How to say open to the view of all in Chinese
“open to the view of all” in Chinese is敞chǎng
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.
When to use 敞
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.
敞 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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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.
