阔
wide; broad; ostentatious; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesadjective
wide; broad; spacious
Used to describe spatial area, scope, or metaphorical distance/separation
This grassland is extremely vast and wide.
We chatted freely about all sorts of topics all night long.
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The wide roads in my hometown replaced the old dirt roads.
We have been apart for many years and finally met again.
The surface of this river is very wide.
adjective
vague; impractical; overly abstract
formalUsed to describe speech, ideas, or plans that lack concrete details
His speech was too vague and lacked practical operability.
Don't just talk grandly without action; take concrete steps instead.
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This plan is too vague and lacks specific steps.
His theory looks broad and grand, but it cannot withstand scrutiny.
This debate was full of grand talk but had no substantial content.
adjective
wealthy; lavish; ostentatious
informalInformal, used to describe someone who has a lot of money and lives extravagantly
He has made a fortune now and started showing off his wealth.
The guests at this restaurant all look very wealthy and lavish.
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He has become wealthy through doing business.
Don't waste money just to show off your wealth.
His lavish lifestyle makes people envious.
noun
surname Kuò
Used as a family name, relatively rare in modern China
Mr. Kuò is a new colleague at our company.
The surname Kuò ranks relatively low in the Hundred Family Surnames.