慷慨

kāng kǎi · HSK 7

generous

🎁 both 慷 and 慨 carry the heart radical 忄 — an open heart gives freely

The shared 忄 (heart) radical drives the meaning: emotions run strong, so the word swings from fervent and vehement to warm and generous. A full heart pours out, whether in passion or in giving.

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