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How is 宽阔 (kuānkuò) used in everyday conversation?

个学生

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In everyday conversation, 宽阔 (kuānkuò) is often used to describe physical spaces or objects that are wide or broad. It can also be used to describe abstract concepts such as ideas or perspectives that are broad or open-minded.

For example:

- 这条街道很宽阔，可以容纳很多车辆。(Zhè tiáo jiēdào hěn kuānkuò, kěyǐ róngnà hěn duō chēliàng.) This street is very wide, it can accommodate a lot of vehicles.

- 她的心胸很宽阔，能够容纳各种不同的想法。(Tā de xīnxiōng hěn kuānkuò, nénggòu róngnà gèzhǒng bùtóng de xiǎngfǎ.) Her mind is very open, she can accommodate different ideas.

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开阔 stresses “openness” and can extend metaphorically, e.g. scenery and mentality. 宽阔 stresses “width” and is mainly for physical things, e.g. roads, rivers, spaces, body parts.

Example sentences:
- 草原非常开阔，让人心情舒畅。The grassland is so open it makes you feel at ease.
- 这条街道很宽阔，能同时通行六辆车。This street is very wide, enough for six cars at once.

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