敞开

敞開
chǎngkāi
verb HSK 7 #4,618

Meanings

  1. 1 to open wide
  2. 2 to throw open

Characters

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

Examples

Tā chǎngkāi dàmén huānyíng kèren.
He threw the door wide open to welcome the guests.
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/ — eat/drink as much as you want, with no restraint.

Stroke Order

chǎng
kāi