心胸开阔
心胸开阔 (xīn xiōng kāi kuò) literally means “broad-minded and open-hearted” and expresses “open-mindedness”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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Open-mindedness
Pronunciation: xīn xiōng kāi kuò Literal meaning: Broad-minded and open-hearted
Origin & Usage
A heart and chest (心胸) that are broad and open (开阔). 心胸 is the metaphor: the chest as the space feeling occupies, so a wide one holds more — disagreement, criticism, other people's success — without being crowded. This is a modern descriptive phrase rather than a classical idiom, with no source text or story behind it. Its opposite, 心胸狭窄, is used at least as often, and the pair is the ordinary Chinese way of describing how much a person can take without taking offence.
Examples
English: "His open-minded approach allowed for diverse opinions to be heard and respected."
Chinese: 他的心胸开阔，使得各种意见都能被倾听和尊重。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 心胸开阔 mean in English?
心胸开阔 (xīn xiōng kāi kuò) literally translates to “Broad-minded and open-hearted” and is used to express “Open-mindedness”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 心胸开阔 used?
Situation: His open-minded approach allowed for diverse opinions to be heard and respected.
What is the pinyin for 心胸开阔?
The pinyin pronunciation for 心胸开阔 is “xīn xiōng kāi kuò”.