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扩充 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
扩充kuòchōngto expandHSK 7, v, rank #29743, Hard
kuòchōng(kuo4chong1) T4
  1. 1to expand
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March 24, 2026
扩充(擴充)kuòchōng(kuo4chong1)

扩充 refers to the act of expanding or enlarging something, whether it be an idea, a project, or resources. It is commonly used in business and academic contexts to indicate the process of increasing capacity or scope.

Frequency#29743DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese business culture, 扩充 is often linked to strategies for growth and competitiveness, reflecting the rapid expansion of markets and industries in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a balloon (扩) that keeps getting bigger (充) as you blow air into it. The sound 'kuo' sounds like 'grow', reminding you that to 扩充 means to grow or expand.

Meanings of 扩充

kuòchōng(kuo4chong1)
1to expand
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About 扩充

扩充Simplified
擴充Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#29743Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 扩充

Quick Contrast

扩展 (kuòzhǎn) - use 扩充 when emphasizing the act of enlarging resources or capacity, while 扩展 is more about extending or broadening scope.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a balloon (扩) that keeps getting bigger (充) as you blow air into it. The sound 'kuo' sounds like 'grow', reminding you that to 扩充 means to grow or expand.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 扩充, as it is often associated with formal or technical discussions. Common collocations include 扩充计划 (expansion plan) and 扩充资源 (expand resources). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that indicate limitation.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 扩充 connects to other terms related to growth and development, such as 增加 (zeng1 jia1, to increase) and 扩大 (kuo4 da4, to enlarge). Focus on the nuances between these words to use them accurately in different contexts.

Cultural Note

In modern Chinese business culture, 扩充 is often linked to strategies for growth and competitiveness, reflecting the rapid expansion of markets and industries in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 扩充 with 扩大, mistakenly using 扩充 in contexts where 扩大 is more appropriate, such as saying 扩充市场 instead of 扩大市场. Remember that 扩充 is more about adding capacity or resources.

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Pronunciation of 扩充

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Component Characters

kuòenlarge
HSK 76 strokes
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chōngto fill
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Grammar Patterns of 扩充

扩充 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这部辞典将____到一千五百页.

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Example Sentences for 扩充 (2)

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这部辞典将扩充到一千五百页.

zhè bù cí diǎn jiāng kuò chōng dào yī qiān wǔ bǎi yè.

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到了第三年年底,我又心痒难熬地想再去扩充.

dào le dì sān nián nián dǐ, , wǒ yòu xīn yǎng nán āo dì xiǎng zài qù kuò.

By the end of our third year I was itching to expand again.

Cultural Notes for 扩充

🏮Cultural insight

In modern Chinese business culture, 扩充 is often linked to strategies for growth and competitiveness, reflecting the rapid expansion of markets and industries in China.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

The concept of expansion in Chinese culture often emphasizes collective growth and development, while Western contexts may focus more on individual or corporate achievements.

Frequently Asked Questions about 扩充

Synonyms include 扩大 (kuo4 da4), which means to enlarge, and 增加 (zeng1 jia1), which means to increase.