廓 (kuò) — (bound form) broad, wide; (bound form) to expand, to extend; (bound form) outline, contour
Definition
A literary bound form usually seen in set words like 轮廓 (outline) and 寥廓 (vast). Almost never used alone — pair it with 轮 or 寥 to form common nouns and adjectives.
bound form
broadwideto expandto extendoutlinecontour
Examples
- 。Zhè fú huà de lún kuò hěn qīng xī.The outline of this painting is very clear.
- 廓。Wǒ men xū yào kuò qīng shì shí cái néng zuò chū pàn duàn.We need to clarify the facts before we can make a judgment.
- 寥廓，。Tiān kōng liáo kuò, lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.The sky is vast, making one feel relaxed and happy.
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