cong2 hoi1敞開敞开
Jyutpingcong2 hoi1
Yalechóng hōi
Definition
To open wide; to throw wide open.
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How it's used
Describes an action of opening something fully or exposing it completely to the outside. While it can be used for physical objects like doors or windows, it is frequently used in abstract contexts to describe showing one's true feelings or thoughts. It carries a sense of being unreserved or welcoming compared to the more neutral term 開.
Examples
He opened the door wide to welcome everyone inside.
Do you need to open the window wide to let some air in?
Related words
Common mistake
Often confused with the simple verb 開, which is used for basic opening actions. 敞開 implies a wider, more deliberate, or complete opening, making it sound slightly more formal or literary in everyday speech.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
