广角 (guǎng jiǎo) — wide-angle (lens); panoramic view; (figuratively) broad perspective

Definition

Literally 'wide angle', used both for camera lenses and for an expansive, panoramic view or broad viewpoint. As a modifier, it pairs with 镜头 ('lens'); figuratively it describes a wide, inclusive perspective.

adjective
wide-angle (lens)panoramic view(figuratively) broad perspective

Examples

  • Zhè kuǎn xiàng jī pèi yǒu guǎng jiǎo jìng tóu, shì hé pāi fēng jǐng.
    This camera comes with a wide-angle lens, suitable for landscapes.
  • 广角
    Cóng shān dǐng shàng kě yǐ kàn dào guǎng jiǎo měi jǐng.
    From the top of the mountain you can see a panoramic view.
  • 广角
    Wǒ men yào yǐ guǎng jiǎo de shì jiǎo kàn dài zhè ge wèn tí.
    We need to look at this issue from a broad perspective.

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