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开朗

kāi lǎng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • spacious and well-lit
  • open and clear
  • (of character) optimistic
  • cheerful
  • carefree

Definition

形容性格、心胸、思想等开阔、明亮，不狭隘。

Describes a personality or mindset that is open, bright, and not narrow-minded.

Usage

常用来形容人的性格外向、乐观、不记仇，或者环境开阔明亮。

Often used to describe a person's outgoing, optimistic, and forgiving nature, or to describe an open and bright environment.

Examples

  • 1 他性格开朗，总是能感染周围的人。 (He has an outgoing personality and always infects those around him.)
  • 2 我们要保持开朗的心态，面对生活中的挑战。 (We should maintain an optimistic attitude to face life's challenges.)
  • 3 这间屋子窗户很大，显得很开朗。 (This room has large windows, making it look bright and open.)
  • 4 她是一个开朗的女孩，喜欢交朋友。 (She is a cheerful girl who likes to make friends.)
  • 5 多参加户外活动，有助于培养开朗的性格。 (Participating in outdoor activities helps cultivate an outgoing personality.)

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