Definition
扩充 (kuòchōng) means 'to expand' by increasing capacity, quantity, or scope — e.g., expanding a workforce, library collection, or storage space. It contrasts with 扩大 (general enlargement of size/area), 扩展 (extending reach or range), and 扩张 (territorial or market expansion, often aggressive). Use 扩充 when you are augmenting content or capacity within an existing framework.
verb
to expand (in scale, scope, or capacity)
Examples
- 扩充。Gōngsī juédìng kuò chōng yuángōng duìwǔ.The company decided to expand its workforce.
- 扩充。Xuéxiào zhèngzài kuò chōng túshūguǎn de cángshū.The school is expanding its library collection.
- 扩充。Wǒmen xūyào kuò chōng wǎngluò chúcún kōngjiān.We need to expand our network storage space.
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