曠

曠

Pronunciationkuàng
Five Elements木
FortuneAuspicious
Strokes19 strokes

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Pronunciation kuàng
Five Elements 木
Fortune Auspicious
Radical 日
Simplified Strokes 18 strokes
Traditional Strokes 19 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

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Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Kangxi Strokes: 19 Page 501, Entry 24 Ancient textual records: According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced kuang (falling tone); the pronunciation is the same as the character for tomb. Shuowen Jiezi defines it as meaning bright. Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Dou Rong: "Then it is as bright as uncovering the ignorant." The commentary explains "kuang" as meaning bright. Also, in the Book of Documents (Shangshu), Chapter of Gao Yao Mo: "Do not leave the various offices vacant." The commentary explains "kuang" as meaning vacant or idle. Book of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Jia Shan: "Wasting days for ten years." The commentary by Shigu explains: "kuang" means to leave empty or to neglect. Liu Zhen, Poem presented to the Commander of the Five Officials: "It has been empty for more than ten decades." The commentary cites the Cangjie Pian, which states: "kuang" means distant or separated. Also, the Boya defines "kuang" as meaning remote. "Kuang kuang" means vast. The Pianhai defines it as long-lasting or open and spacious. Guangyun records: It is also used as a surname.

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