adjective HSK 5
Traditional 豁達
huò
open-minded · broad-minded · magnanimous · tolerant

Meaning

豁达 describes a person's character as open-minded, generous in spirit, and free from petty concerns. It implies someone who doesn't get hung up on small matters, who can see the bigger picture, and who maintains an optimistic, tolerant attitude toward life's ups and downs.

Usage

This is a positive character trait often used to praise someone's mature, philosophical outlook. It frequently appears in descriptions of wise or emotionally mature people. Commonly used in phrases like 豁达的人 (open-minded person) or 性格豁达 (having an open-minded personality). More common in written or formal contexts than casual speech.

Examples

  1. 01
    他是个很豁达的人,从不为小事烦恼。
    shì hěn huò de rén, cóng wèi xiǎo shì fán nǎo.
    He is a very open-minded person who never worries about trivial matters.
  2. 02
    面对失败,她表现得十分豁达
    Miàn duì shī bài, biǎo xiàn de shí fēn huò .
    Facing failure, she showed great magnanimity.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 性格豁达
    xìng huò
    have an open-minded personality
  • 豁达的人
    huò de rén
    open-minded person
  • 心胸豁达
    xīn xiōng huò
    broad-minded and tolerant

Antonyms

Origin

豁 originally means 'wide opening' or 'gap,' while 达 means 'to reach' or 'to understand.' Together they convey the sense of having a wide, expansive understanding or perspective.

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