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豁达 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
豁达huòdáoptimisticHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #52009, Very Hard
豁达huòdásanguineHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #52009, Very Hard
豁达huòdágenerousHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #52009, Very Hard
豁达huòdámagnanimousHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #52009, Very Hard
豁达huòdáopen-mindedHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #52009, Very Hard
huòdá(huo4da2)huo da T4
  1. 1optimistic
  2. 2sanguine
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March 24, 2026

豁达(豁達)huòdá(huo4da2)

豁达 (huò dā) refers to a person who is optimistic, open-minded, and generous in spirit. This term is often used to describe someone who can maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations and is willing to forgive or overlook the faults of others.

Strokes23Frequency#52009DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being 豁达 is highly valued, especially in social interactions and relationships. It reflects a person's ability to maintain harmony and avoid conflict, which is crucial in collectivist societies.

Memory tip

Imagine a person with a wide-open (豁) heart (达) that embraces all experiences. They are like a sunny sky, radiating positivity and warmth, which makes them easy to be around and inspires others.

Meanings of 豁达

huòdá(huo4da2)
1optimistic
2sanguine
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About 豁达

豁达Simplified
豁達Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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开朗 (kāilǎng) - use 豁达 when emphasizing generosity and forgiveness, while 开朗 focuses more on cheerfulness and sociability.

Usage Notes

豁达 is typically used in positive contexts to describe someone's personality. Be careful not to confuse it with words that have a negative connotation, such as '随便' (suí biàn), which means careless. It is generally used in both formal and informal situations, but is more common in discussions about personal qualities.

HSK Study Tips

豁达 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, but it is useful for learners at HSK level 4 and above as it can enhance descriptions of character traits. Focus on using it in sentences that reflect personal qualities or emotional states.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 豁达 with '傲慢' (àomàn), which means arrogant. For example, saying '他很豁达,但有点傲慢' (Tā hěn huò dā, dàn yǒu diǎn àomàn) suggests a contradiction; instead, focus on positive traits associated with 豁达.

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Component characters

豁huáclear, open; exempt
HSK 717 strokes谷
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达dáto attain
HSK 36 strokes辶
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How to say optimistic in Chinese

“optimistic” in Chinese is豁达huòdá

豁达 (huò dā) refers to a person who is optimistic, open-minded, and generous in spirit. This term is often used to describe someone who can maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations and is willing to forgive or overlook the faults of others.

When to use 豁达

豁达 is typically used in positive contexts to describe someone's personality. Be careful not to confuse it with words that have a negative connotation, such as '随便' (suí biàn), which means careless. It is generally used in both formal and informal situations, but is more common in discussions about personal qualities.

豁达 or something close to it

开朗 (kāilǎng) - use 豁达 when emphasizing generosity and forgiveness, while 开朗 focuses more on cheerfulness and sociability.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 豁达 with '傲慢' (àomàn), which means arrogant. For example, saying '他很豁达,但有点傲慢' (Tā hěn huò dā, dàn yǒu diǎn àomàn) suggests a contradiction; instead, focus on positive traits associated with 豁达.

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You can say '他是一个豁达的人' (Tā shì yī gè huò dā de rén) meaning 'He is an open-minded person.'

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