Definition
宽 (kuān) is the basic word for 'wide' in physical dimensions (e.g., a road, a door). Unlike 广 (guǎng), which describes broad scope or range, 宽 is for concrete width. It also means 'loose, relaxed, lenient' — for clothing or atmosphere, 宽松 (kuān sōng) is more specific.
adjective
widebroadlooserelaxedlenient
noun
width
verb
to relaxto ease
Easily confused
- 款kuǎnsound-alike(noun) a sum of money; funds
Examples
- 宽。Zhège fángjiān hěn kuān.This room is very spacious.
- 宽。Zhège mén de kuān shì liǎng mǐ.The width of this door is two meters.
- 宽，。Nǐ kuān yí xià xīn, bié tài jǐnzhāng.Relax a bit, don't be too nervous.
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