宽泛 (kuān fàn) — wide-ranging, broad (often implying lack of specificity)
Definition
Used when a definition, scope, or statement covers a lot of ground but lacks precision. Compare 笼统 (vague, lacking detail) — 宽泛 emphasizes broad scope, 笼统 emphasizes imprecision.
adjective
wide-rangingbroad (often implying lack of specificity)
Examples
- 宽泛，。Zhè ge cí yǔ de hán yì fēi cháng kuān fàn, xū yào jìn yí bù jiě shì.The meaning of this term is very broad and needs further explanation.
- 宽泛，。Tā de yǎn jiǎng nèi róng tài kuān fàn, méi yǒu zhòng diǎn.His speech was too wide-ranging and lacked focus.
- 宽泛。Zhè ge fǎ lǜ tiáo kuǎn de shì yòng fàn wéi hěn kuān fàn.The scope of application of this legal clause is very broad.
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