宽
kuān
What does 宽 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
wide; broad
In this place
In 宽巷子: the wide alley — carriage-era breadth.
Remember this
宽 is the open twin. Find it on Wide Alley’s boards, then walk Narrow so the pair locks — open shoulders versus the squeeze.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 宽 (kuān) mean for travelers?
- wide; broad
- Where will I see 宽 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Kuanzhai Alley. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 宽 on the street?
- 宽 is the open twin. Find it on Wide Alley’s boards, then walk Narrow so the pair locks — open shoulders versus the squeeze.