Definition
扩 (kuò) is a verb root meaning 'to expand/enlarge' that is not used alone as a verb in modern Chinese. It combines with other characters to form common compound verbs such as 扩大 (kuòdà, to expand), 扩展 (kuòzhǎn, to extend), and 扩充 (kuòchōng, to augment). The listed siblings are these compounds, each with a specific nuance.
verb
(verb root) to expandto enlarge (used in compounds like 扩大, 扩展, 扩充)
Easily confused
- 拣jiǎnlook-aliketo pick, to choose (from a group, often with care or by sorting)
Examples
- 。Gōngsī jìhuà kuò dà yèwù fànwéi.The company plans to expand its business scope.
- 。Zhège ruǎnjiàn kěyǐ kuò zhǎn gèng duō gōngnéng.This software can extend more functions.
- 。Wǒmen xūyào kuò chōng tuánduì guīmó.We need to augment the team size.
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