敞开

敞開

chǎngkāi

verb HSK 7-9 #4,618

Meanings

1 to open wide
2 to throw open

Characters

Literally 'spaciously open' - not just ajar, but wide open.

Examples

HSK 3

他敞开大门欢迎客人。

Tā chǎngkāi dàmén huānyíng kèren.

He threw the door wide open to welcome the guests.

HSK 7-9

大家敞开心扉，畅所欲言。

Dàjiā chǎngkāi xīnfēi, chàngsuǒyùyán.

Everyone opened their hearts and spoke freely.

Tips

usage

敞开心扉 (chǎngkāi xīnfēi) is a common set phrase meaning 'to open one's heart.' 敞开 is also used for 敞开吃/喝 - eat/drink as much as you want, with no restraint.

Stroke Order

敞 chǎng

开 kāi