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扩展 (kuòzhǎn) - use 延伸 when emphasizing a physical or metaphorical lengthening, while 扩展 focuses more on broadening or enlarging in scope.
This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure you pair it with appropriate subjects. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar verbs like '增加' (zēngjiā), which means 'to increase' rather than 'to extend.'
As an HSK 6 word, 延伸 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to development and growth, such as 发展 (fāzhǎn, to develop) and 扩展 (kuòzhǎn, to expand). Focus on its usage in academic or technical discussions for better comprehension.
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 延伸 when they mean to say 'increase,' leading to sentences like '延伸我的知识' instead of '增加我的知识' (increase my knowledge). Be sure to differentiate the meanings based on the context.
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How to say to extend in Chinese
“to extend” in Chinese is延伸
延伸 (yán shēn) means 'to extend' or 'to spread out,' often used in contexts where something is being lengthened, either physically or metaphorically. This term can refer to the extension of time, space, or even concepts and ideas, emphasizing growth or expansion in various fields.
When to use 延伸
This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure you pair it with appropriate subjects. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar verbs like '增加' (zēngjiā), which means 'to increase' rather than 'to extend.'
延伸 or something close to it
扩展 (kuòzhǎn) - use 延伸 when emphasizing a physical or metaphorical lengthening, while 扩展 focuses more on broadening or enlarging in scope.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 延伸 when they mean to say 'increase,' leading to sentences like '延伸我的知识' instead of '增加我的知识' (increase my knowledge). Be sure to differentiate the meanings based on the context.
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Grammar patterns of 延伸
延伸 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 2 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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那条路经过村子后又往上____到群山中。
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills.
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Yes, 延伸 can be used to refer to extending deadlines or timelines, such as in a project context.
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