HSK 6, a, 12 strokes, radical 门, rank #13564, Hard
阔
kuò
rich
HSK 6, a, 12 strokes, radical 门, rank #13564, Hard
阔
kuò
wide
HSK 6, a, 12 strokes, radical 门, rank #13564, Hard
阔
kuò
broad
HSK 6, a, 12 strokes, radical 门, rank #13564, Hard
阔
kuò
ample, broad, wide; separate; to be apart
HSK 6, a, 12 strokes, radical 门, rank #13564, Hard
kuò(kuo4) T4
1>阔[kuò]
2rich
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March 24, 2026
阔(濶)kuò(kuo4)
The character 阔 (kuò) means wide or broad, often used to describe physical dimensions or abstract concepts like space and opportunity. In contexts of wealth, it implies affluence or ample resources. It can also signify separation or being apart from something.
Strokes12Radical门Frequency#13564DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'broadness' often relates to social status and wealth, as seen in expressions like 阔绰 (kuòchuò), which describes someone who is extravagantly wealthy. This reflects the importance of wealth and space in societal interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wide door (阔) that leads to a vast, open space. The radical '阜' (a mound) suggests elevated ground, while the character itself looks like a door swinging open wide, inviting richness and abundance into your life.
Meanings of 阔
kuò(kuo4)
1rich
2wide
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About 阔
阔Simplified
濶Traditional
12Strokes
门Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#13564Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 阔
Quick Contrast
阔 (kuò) vs 宽 (kuān) — use 阔 when emphasizing breadth or spaciousness, while 宽 focuses more on width in a physical sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wide door (阔) that leads to a vast, open space. The radical '阜' (a mound) suggests elevated ground, while the character itself looks like a door swinging open wide, inviting richness and abundance into your life.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 阔 with its variant 闊, which is more commonly used in Cantonese. It is typically used in more formal contexts when describing wealth or broadness. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
While 阔 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related words at HSK 4 and above, such as 宽 (kuān, wide) and 富 (fù, rich). Focus on its usage in phrases to grasp its nuances.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'broadness' often relates to social status and wealth, as seen in expressions like 阔绰 (kuòchuò), which describes someone who is extravagantly wealthy. This reflects the importance of wealth and space in societal interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners might incorrectly write or pronounce 阔 as 闊, especially if they're familiar with Cantonese. Remember, 阔 is used in Mandarin; the correct pronunciation is with the falling tone 'kuò'.
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Grammar Patterns of 阔
阔 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 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.
"Well, you can go to hell!" He swept out of the room.
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该音乐营造出了一幅大草原上宽广辽阔的景象。
gāi yīn lè yíng zào chū le yī fú dà cǎo yuán shàng kuān guǎng liáo kuò de jǐng xiàng。
The music invoked the wide open spaces of the prairies.
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两艘船隆隆地从洞口开出，进入了开阔的水域。
liǎng sōu chuán lóng lóng dì cóng dòng kǒu kāi chū， ， jìn rù le kāi kuò de shuǐ。
Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water.
Cultural Notes for 阔
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'broadness' often relates to social status and wealth, as seen in expressions like 阔绰 (kuòchuò), which describes someone who is extravagantly wealthy. This reflects the importance of wealth and space in societal interactions.
Word Family of 阔
Words Containing This Character18
广阔guǎngkuòwide廣闊
开阔kāikuòwide開闊
阔kuòrich闊
宽阔kuānkuòwide寬闊
辽阔liáokuòvast遼闊
昂首阔步to strut昂首闊步
高谈阔论to harangue高談闊論
阔别separated for a long time闊別
大刀阔斧bold and decisive大刀闊斧
阔绰kuòchuòostentatious闊綽
海阔天空the whole wide world海闊天空
阔佬wealthy person闊佬
波澜壮阔surging forward with great momentum波瀾壯闊
阔气lavish闊氣
阔步to stride forward闊步
摆阔to parade one's wealth擺闊
壮阔grand壯闊
心胸开阔broad-minded心胸開闊
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 阔
Phrases like 阔气 (kuòqì, meaning 'generous' or 'rich') and 阔绰 (kuòchuò, meaning 'affluent') frequently use this character.
It's more common in written Chinese and formal speech than in casual conversation.
Be sure to use the falling tone (kuò) to avoid confusion with other characters.
