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

他敞开大门欢迎客人。

Tā chǎngkāi dàmén huānyíng kèren.

He threw the door wide open to welcome the guests.

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