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    Expressing 'spacious' with 宽敞 (kuānchang)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    宽敞 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 宽敞 (kuānchang) means 'spacious' or 'roomy,' describing a place that has plenty of open space. It is typically used to describe rooms, halls, courtyards, and other physical spaces, and often appears before 的 and a noun.

    Examples

    • 新办公室又明亮又宽敞。

      Xīn bàngōngshì yòu míngliàng yòu kuānchǎng.

      The new office is both bright and spacious.

    • 他们搬进了一套宽敞的公寓。

      Tāmen bān jìn le yí tào kuānchǎng de gōngyù.

      They moved into a spacious apartment.

    • 客厅很宽敞,可以放一张大沙发。

      Kètīng hěn kuānchǎng, kěyǐ fàng yì zhāng dà shāfā.

      The living room is very spacious and can fit a large sofa.

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