Definition
拓展 (tuò zhǎn) means 'to expand, to broaden' and is often used for abstract things like scope, horizons, or business. It focuses on expanding into new areas or extending reach, and is stronger than the more general 扩大 (kuò dà 'enlarge'). Unlike 扩张 (kuò zhāng), which can imply aggressive territorial expansion or physical dilation, 拓展 has a positive, developmental tone.
verb
to expandto broaden (scope, horizons, business, etc.)
Examples
- 拓展。Gōngsī zhèngzài jījí tuò zhǎn xīn de yèwù lǐngyù.The company is actively expanding into new business areas.
- 拓展。Zhè cì lǚxíng tuò zhǎn le wǒ de yǎnjiè.This trip broadened my horizons.
- 拓展。Tāmen jìhuà zài hǎiwài tuò zhǎn xiāoshòu wǎngluò.They plan to expand their sales network overseas.
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