adjective HSK 6
Traditional 綽
spacious · ample · graceful · composed
Meaning
绰 is a literary character primarily used in compound words. It conveys meanings of spaciousness, adequacy, or grace. On its own, it's rarely used in modern spoken Chinese, but appears in several common expressions.
Usage
This character is almost exclusively found in fixed compounds rather than used independently. The most common usage is in 绰号 (nickname) and 绰绰有余 (more than enough). It belongs to formal or literary register.
Examples
- 01他的绰号是小李。.His nickname is Little Li.
- 02这些钱绰绰有余。.This money is more than enough.
Common collocations
- 绰号nickname
- 绰绰有余more than enough
- 宽绰spacious, well-off
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 綽 contains the silk radical 糹, suggesting something flowing or elegant. The phonetic component 卓 (zhuó) provides the sound. Originally referred to something loose or relaxed, extending to meanings of spacious and graceful.