The Chinese word 宽 means “wide” or “broad”. It can be used to describe physical objects such as a wide road or a broad river, as well as abstract concepts such as a broad perspective or a wide range of possibilities.
Translation
Adjective: wide, broad
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个房间很宽敞 | zhè gè fángjiān hěn kuānchǎng | This room is very spacious |
| 宽容是一种美德 | kuānróng shì yī zhǒng měidé | Tolerance is a virtue |
| 他的心胸很宽广 | tā de xīnxiōng hěn kuānguǎng | He has a broad mind |
| 这条河很宽 | zhè tiáo hé hěn kuān | This river is wide |
| 宽带互联网是一种高速网络 | kuāndài hùliánwǎng shì yī zhǒng gāosù wǎngluò | Broadband internet is a high-speed network |
| 他的笑容很宽和 | tā de xiàoróng hěn kuānhé | His smile is warm and friendly |
| 这个门比那个门宽 | zhè gè mén bǐ nà gè mén kuān | This door is wider than that one |
| 宽容不是软弱的表现 | kuānróng bùshì ruǎnruò de biǎoxiàn | Tolerance is not a sign of weakness |
HSK
宽 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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