匡
correct; assist; estimate; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to correct; to rectify; to reform
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to indicate correcting errors or mistakes.
We should correct unhealthy tendencies.
This scholar is dedicated to correcting errors and rectifying customs.
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His article helps correct people's wrong perceptions.
Correcting current ills is the responsibility of every citizen.
We must correct errors and omissions to ensure the accuracy of the materials.
verb
to assist; to help; to rescue
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to indicate providing assistance or support.
When a friend is in trouble, we should give them a helping hand.
His generous donation has helped many poor students.
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Thanks to your assistance, I was able to complete the task smoothly.
This organization is dedicated to helping vulnerable groups.
He is always willing to help others and assist me where I fall short.
verb
to estimate roughly; to calculate approximately
dialectUsed in dialects or informal contexts to indicate making a rough calculation or estimate.
Roughly calculate how much money this trip will probably cost.
He roughly estimated the number of people to be around fifty.
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Roughly estimate how heavy this box is.
Roughly calculated, we still need to raise another ten thousand yuan.
With rich experience, he can quickly estimate the project cost.
verb
to expect; to anticipate; to suppose
archaicUsed in early vernacular Chinese to indicate expecting or anticipating something.
I didn't expect him to come so early.
Who would have expected things to develop to this point?
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I suppose he won't come today.
I understand what Your Majesty intended.
He supposed there must be something fishy about this matter.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name.
His surname is Kuang; he's my college classmate.
Mr. Kuang is the new manager of our company.
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The surname Kuang is not very common in China.
Excuse me, are you Ms. Kuang?
The Kuang family has a long history.