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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.
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.
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.
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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How to say to open wide in Chinese
“to open wide” in Chinese is敞开
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.
When to use 敞开
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.
敞开 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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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.
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