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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
大面积large area; (fig.) (of a problem) (occurring) on a massive scaleHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #33328, Very Hard
  1. 1large area
  2. 2(fig.) (of a problem) (occurring) on a massive scale
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March 24, 2026

大面积

大面积 (dà miànjī) means 'large area' or 'extensive space' and is commonly used to describe a broad or vast physical space, such as land or surface area. It can also refer to a significant extent in various contexts, such as damage or influence.

Strokes22Frequency#33328DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In urban planning and environmental discussions in China, 大面积 is often used to address issues like large-scale urban development or environmental degradation, highlighting the importance of land use in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 大 (dà) meaning 'big' and 面积 (miànjī) meaning 'area' – imagine a giant map spread out on a table, showing a large area that you can explore. The character 大 looks like a person with arms wide open, embracing a large space.

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About 大面积

大面积Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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广泛 (guǎngfàn) - use 大面积 when describing a physical space or area, while 广泛 is more appropriate for abstract concepts like influence or application.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 大面积 in overly formal contexts, as it is more commonly used in everyday language. Common collocations include 大面积损失 (large area loss) or 大面积覆盖 (large area coverage). Pay attention to the tone, as saying it too quickly may lead to mispronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

大面积 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists but is beneficial for advanced learners to understand descriptions of space and extent. Focus on the components: 大 for 'big' and 面积 as 'area', which can help connect with other words related to measurements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 大面积 with just 面积, which means 'area' without the emphasis on size. For example, saying '面积很大' (the area is big) is correct, but omitting 大 can change the nuance of the description.

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Component Characters

大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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积jīto amass
HSK 710 strokes禾
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How to say large area in Chinese

“large area” in Chinese is大面积

大面积 (dà miànjī) means 'large area' or 'extensive space' and is commonly used to describe a broad or vast physical space, such as land or surface area. It can also refer to a significant extent in various contexts, such as damage or influence.

When to use 大面积

Be cautious of using 大面积 in overly formal contexts, as it is more commonly used in everyday language. Common collocations include 大面积损失 (large area loss) or 大面积覆盖 (large area coverage). Pay attention to the tone, as saying it too quickly may lead to mispronunciation.

大面积 or something close to it

广泛 (guǎngfàn) - use 大面积 when describing a physical space or area, while 广泛 is more appropriate for abstract concepts like influence or application.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 大面积 with just 面积, which means 'area' without the emphasis on size. For example, saying '面积很大' (the area is big) is correct, but omitting 大 can change the nuance of the description.

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面
积

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Frequently Asked Questions about 大面积

You can say '这个项目需要大面积的土地' (This project requires a large area of land).

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