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March 24, 2026
扩大(擴大)kuòdà(kuo4da4)
扩大 (kuò dà) means 'to expand' or 'to enlarge,' commonly used in contexts such as business, personal development, and geographical areas. It conveys the idea of increasing size, scope, or influence, and can be applied both literally (e.g., expanding a physical space) and metaphorically (e.g., broadening one's knowledge or perspective).
Frequency#6204DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of expansion is often reflected in the rapid growth of cities and businesses, symbolizing progress and modernization. The term is frequently used in discussions about economic development and globalization.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'kuo' (像个宽) kite flying high and wide, expanding its reach across the sky while 'da' (大) means big. Picture the kite getting bigger and bigger as it soars, just like ideas or businesses can grow and expand.
Meanings of 扩大
kuòdà(kuo4da4)
1to expand
2to enlarge
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About 扩大
扩大Simplified
擴大Traditional
—Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6204Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 扩大
Quick Contrast
扩大 (kuòdà) vs 增加 (zēngjiā) — use 扩大 for physical or metaphorical expansion, while 增加 is more about numerical increase.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'kuo' (像个宽) kite flying high and wide, expanding its reach across the sky while 'da' (大) means big. Picture the kite getting bigger and bigger as it soars, just like ideas or businesses can grow and expand.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 扩大 with 增加 (zēng jiā), which means 'to increase' but does not imply enlargement. The verb is often used in formal contexts, such as business reports and academic discussions. Common collocations include 扩大市场 (kuò dà shì chǎng) meaning 'to expand the market'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 扩大 connects to other verbs related to growth and change, such as 增加 (to increase) and 扩展 (to extend). Focus on using it in different contexts to understand its applications better.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of expansion is often reflected in the rapid growth of cities and businesses, symbolizing progress and modernization. The term is frequently used in discussions about economic development and globalization.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 扩大 when they actually mean 增加, as in saying '扩大我的知识' when it should be '增加我的知识' (to increase my knowledge). Remember, 扩大 emphasizes enlargement or broadening, while 增加 focuses on the quantity.
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Grammar Patterns of 扩大
扩大 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
卢佩斯库在20码处射门得分，接着巴林特将比分____为4比0。
Lupescu scored from 20 yards and then Balint made it 4-
The chest X - rays showed moderate enlargement of the heart.
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化学浆料的其它性质可能扩大它们的用途, 使织物的可染性得到提高.
huà xué jiāng liào de qí tā xìng zhì kě néng kuò dà tā mén de yòng tú, , shǐ zhī wù de kě rǎn xìng dé dào tí.
Other properties could be built into the sizing chemicals to increase their usefulness, dyeablity.
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不同的州或企业集团可以联合起来以扩大市场。
bù tóng de zhōu huò qǐ yè jí tuán kě yǐ lián hé qǐ lái yǐ kuò dà shì cháng。
Different states or groups can combine to enlarge their markets.
Cultural Notes for 扩大
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, the concept of expansion is often reflected in the rapid growth of cities and businesses, symbolizing progress and modernization. The term is frequently used in discussions about economic development and globalization.
Frequently Asked Questions about 扩大
Yes, while it is commonly used in formal contexts, it can also be used informally when talking about personal growth or experiences.
No, 扩大 can refer to intangible things as well, such as knowledge, influence, or opportunities.
Synonyms include 增加 (zēng jiā) for 'increase' and 扩展 (kuò zhǎn) for 'extend'.
