Chinese Character: 慨
1. Character Basics
Radical: 忄 (heart radical)
Stroke Count: 12
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: kǎi
3. Meaning
English meaning: indignant, generous, enthusiastic
4. Common Words
- 慷慨 (kāng kǎi) - generous
- 感慨 (gǎn kǎi) - sigh with emotion
- 愤慨 (fèn kǎi) - indignant
- 慨叹 (kǎi tàn) - sigh with regret
- 慨然 (kǎi rán) - generously
5. Grammar & Usage
Usage notes:
- Often used as an adjective or adverb to describe emotional states
- Most commonly found in compound words
- Can express both positive (generosity) and negative (indignation) emotions
6. Cultural Background
The character "慨" consists of "忄" (heart) and "既" (already). It originally meant having a strong emotion that has already formed in one's heart. In Chinese culture, it's often used to describe noble or intense feelings.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 他总是慷慨地帮助别人。
Pinyin: Tā zǒng shì kāng kǎi de bāng zhù bié rén.
English: He is always generous in helping others.
8. Memory Tips
Mnemonic: The character "慨" has the "忄" (heart) radical, indicating it's related to feelings. The right part "既" means "already". Imagine having strong feelings that are already in your heart.