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
1rich
2wide
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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.
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.
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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Pronunciation of 阔
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Phonosemantic compound. 门 represents the meaning and 活 represents the sound. Simplified form of 闊.
1The meaning half门 carries the sense.
2The sound half活 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygate
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 阔?
Decomposition of 阔
IDS Structure⿵门活
阔Full Character
=
门Men2
enclosing
活huo2
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 阔?
How to say rich in Chinese
“rich” in Chinese is阔kuò
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.
When to use 阔
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.
阔 or something close to it
阔 (kuò) vs 宽 (kuān) — use 阔 when emphasizing breadth or spaciousness, while 宽 focuses more on width in a physical sense.
What learners get wrong
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'.
Write 阔
阔
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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 4 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.
