Meaning
阔绰 describes someone who spends money freely and generously, or a lifestyle characterized by luxury and abundance. It carries connotations of both wealth and a willingness to spend lavishly, often with a positive sense of generosity rather than wastefulness.
Usage
This word is commonly used to describe wealthy people who are not stingy, or extravagant spending habits and lifestyles. It often appears in contexts discussing someone's generous treatment of others, luxurious purchases, or opulent living standards. The tone is generally admiring rather than critical.
Examples
- 01他最近发了财，花钱特别阔绰。, .He recently made a fortune and has been spending money very lavishly.
- 02这家餐厅消费很高，但老板请客一向阔绰。, .This restaurant is expensive, but the boss has always been generous when treating guests.
Characters
Common collocations
- 出手阔绰to spend money generously
- 生活阔绰to live lavishly
- 阔绰的生活方式extravagant lifestyle
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters originally conveyed senses of spaciousness and abundance. 阔 means wide or broad, extended to mean wealthy, while 绰 suggests ample or more than enough. Together they evolved to describe generous, lavish spending.