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    Expressing "optimistic" with 开朗 (kāilǎng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    性格 + 开朗 / 很 + 开朗

    Explanation

    开朗 (kāilǎng) means "optimistic," "cheerful," or "open-minded" and is an adjective used to describe someone with a bright, outgoing personality. It is often used as a predicate with 很 or 性格 (personality) as its subject. It describes a general temperament rather than a momentary mood.

    Examples

    • 她的性格很开朗，大家都喜欢她。

      Tā de xìnggé hěn kāilǎng, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan tā.

      She has a cheerful personality, and everyone likes her.

    • 你变得越来越开朗了。

      Nǐ biàn de yuè lái yuè kāilǎng le.

      You have become more and more cheerful.

    • 开朗的人比较容易交到朋友。

      Kāilǎng de rén bǐjiào róngyì jiāo dào péngyou.

      Cheerful people find it easier to make friends.

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