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March 24, 2026
规模(規模)guīmó(gui1mo2)
规模 (guī mó) refers to the scale, scope, or extent of something, often used in contexts related to business, projects, or organizations. It describes the size or level of complexity and can indicate how significant or impactful something is within a particular field or industry.
Frequency#7212DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, understanding the scale of an operation or project is crucial for evaluating its potential success. The concept of 规模 often comes up in discussions about company expansions and market entries, reflecting the importance of strategic planning.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'scale' (规模) that measures the 'scope' of a project. The character '规' (guī) looks like a ruler, and '模' (mó) resembles a mold. Together, they form a vivid image of assessing the size and shape of something important, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 规模
guīmó(gui1mo2)
1scale
2scope
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About 规模
规模Simplified
規模Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
范围 (fànwéi) refers to the range or scope of something, while 规模 (guīmó) specifically emphasizes the size or scale.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'scale' (规模) that measures the 'scope' of a project. The character '规' (guī) looks like a ruler, and '模' (mó) resembles a mold. Together, they form a vivid image of assessing the size and shape of something important, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
When using 规模, it's important to note that it is often used in formal contexts, such as business reports or academic writing. Common collocations include '扩大规模' (kuò dà guī mó - expand the scale) and '在一定规模内' (zài yī dìng guī mó nèi - within a certain scope). Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 规模 connects well with other business and economic terms you may encounter at this level. Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly in discussions about business strategies and project management, which are common in HSK 5 materials.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, understanding the scale of an operation or project is crucial for evaluating its potential success. The concept of 规模 often comes up in discussions about company expansions and market entries, reflecting the importance of strategic planning.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 规模 in overly casual contexts, as it sounds more formal. For example, saying '我今天的规模很大' (Wǒ jīntiān de guī mó hěn dà - My scale today is very big) sounds awkward; it’s better to use it for projects or businesses, like '这个项目的规模很大' (Zhège xiàngmù de guī mó hěn dà - The scale of this project is very large).
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Grammar Patterns of 规模
规模 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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
在过去的17年中，收藏的____不断扩大。
The collection has been built up over the last seventeen years.
Example Sentences for 规模 (10)
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在过去的17年中，收藏的规模不断扩大。
zài guò qù de17 17 nián， zhōng ， shōu cáng de guī mó bù duàn。
The collection has been built up over the last seventeen years.
2
在随后的10年中，两个公司的规模扩大为原来的10倍。
zài suí hòu de10 10 nián， zhōng ， liǎng gè gōng sī de guī mó kuò dà wéi yuán10 lái。
The two companies grew tenfold in the ensuing ten years.
3
爱尔兰人喜欢聚会，规模越大越好。
ài ěr lán rén xǐ huān jù huì， ， guī mó yuè dà yuè。
The Irish love a party, the bigger the better.
4
那是对妇女和儿童的大规模屠杀。
nà shì duì fù nǚ hé ér tóng de dà guī mó tú shā。
It was wholesale slaughter of women and children.
5
只有采取大规模直接行动，我们才会取得这样的改变。
zhī yǒu cǎi qǔ dà guī mó zhí jiē háng dòng， ， wǒ mén cái huì qǔ dé zhè yàng de gǎi。
Only with mass direct action will we obtain such change.
6
大规模发行所需的广告宣传会增加一部电影的最终成本。
dà guī mó fā háng suǒ xū de guǎng gào xuān chuán huì zēng jiā yī bù diàn yǐng de zuì zhōng chéng běn。
The promotion of a big release can inflate a film'sfinal cost.
7
汽车厂商拼命想要实现规模经济。
qì chē chǎng shāng pīn mìng xiǎng yào shí xiàn guī mó jīng jì。
Car firms are desperate to achieve economies of scale.
8
他认为7岁大的学生的测试分数和班级的规模有关系。
tā rèn wéi7 7 suì dà de xué shēng de cè shì fēn shù hé bān jí de guī mó yǒu guān。
He suggested a link between class size and test results of seven-year-olds.
They were small, low-budget films, shot on location.
10
该省的经济比较特殊，因为它的规模特别小。
gāi shěng de jīng jì bǐ jiào tè shū， ， yīn wéi tā de guī mó tè bié。
The economy of the province was atypical because it was particularly small.
Cultural Notes for 规模
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese business culture, understanding the scale of an operation or project is crucial for evaluating its potential success. The concept of 规模 often comes up in discussions about company expansions and market entries, reflecting the importance of strategic planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about 规模
Yes, 规模 can be used to describe personal projects, but it's more common in formal contexts.
Not exactly; while both refer to extent, 规模 specifically emphasizes size and scale, whereas 范围 focuses more on boundaries and limits.
The correct measure word is '个' (gè), which is commonly used for general items.
