辽阔 (liáo kuò) — vast, extensive
Definition
辽阔 emphasizes vast open physical space — deserts, grasslands, oceans. It overlaps closely with 广阔 and 宽广 but sounds the most literary of the three.
adjective
vastextensive
Examples
- 辽阔。Cóng fēi jī shàng kě yǐ kàn dào liáo kuò de shā mò.From the plane you can see the vast desert.
- 辽阔。Zhè piàn liáo kuò de cǎo yuán shàng shēng huó zhe xǔ duō dòng wù.Many animals live on this vast grassland.
- 辽阔。liáo kuò De hǎi yáng gěi rén men dài lái le wú jìn de zī yuán.The vast ocean brings endless resources to people.
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