版图 (bǎn tú) — territory, domain (of a country); (figurative) scope, range (of influence, business, etc.)
Definition
Literally the 'printed maps' of a state's domain, now the standard word for a country's territory. Figuratively used for the scope of a business or field of activity.
noun
territorydomain (of a country)(figurative) scoperange (of influence, business, etc.)
Examples
- 版图。Zhè ge guó jiā de bǎn tú fēi cháng liáo kuò.This country's territory is very vast.
- ，版图。Lì shǐ shàng, zhè ge wáng cháo de bǎn tú céng jīng hěn dà.Historically, this dynasty's territory was once very large.
- 版图。Gōng sī de bǎn tú yǐ jīng kuò zhǎn dào hǎi wài shì chǎng.The company's domain has expanded into overseas markets.
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