fun1寬宽
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Definition
Broad or wide, also meaning generous or lenient.
- broad; wide
- generous; lenient; forgiving
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How it's used
While 寬 describes physical width, it is frequently used to describe clothing that is loose fitting. It also carries a metaphorical sense of being lenient or generous when referring to someone's personality or attitude. In everyday speech, people often prefer the more common synonym 闊 for physical width.
Examples
This road is very wide, it is very comfortable to walk on.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 寬 with 闊 when describing someone who is generous or tolerant, as 寬 is the standard character used in compound words like 寬容 for this specific meaning.
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