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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).
Strokes9Frequency#6204DifficultyHard
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
9Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6204Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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扩大 (kuòdà) vs 增加 (zēngjiā) — use 扩大 for physical or metaphorical expansion, while 增加 is more about numerical increase.
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.
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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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).
When to use 扩大
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'.
扩大 or something close to it
扩大 (kuòdà) vs 增加 (zēngjiā) — use 扩大 for physical or metaphorical expansion, while 增加 is more about numerical increase.
What learners get wrong
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.
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