Meaning
宽敞 describes a space that is wide, open, and has plenty of room. It typically refers to indoor spaces like rooms, halls, or vehicles, emphasizing both width and a comfortable, uncluttered feeling. The word conveys a positive quality about the generosity of space.
Usage
Most commonly used to describe living spaces (rooms, houses, apartments), offices, or vehicles. It's a positive descriptor that implies comfort and lack of crowding. Often appears in real estate descriptions and when comparing spaces. Can be intensified with 很 (hěn) or 非常 (fēicháng).
Examples
- 01这个公寓很宽敞，住起来很舒服。, .This apartment is very spacious and comfortable to live in.
- 02会议室非常宽敞明亮，可以容纳一百多人。, .The conference room is extremely spacious and bright, and can accommodate over a hundred people.
Characters
Common collocations
- 宽敞明亮spacious and bright
- 房间很宽敞the room is very spacious
- 宽敞的客厅spacious living room
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to openness and space. 宽 originally depicted a wide roof over a dwelling, while 敞 combines elements suggesting an open structure. Together they reinforce the concept of expansive, unconfined space.