gwong2 faan3廣泛广泛

Jyutpinggwong2 faan3

Yalegwóng faan

Uncommon

Definition

Broad, extensive, widespread, or comprehensive.

neutraldescriptions

How it's used

Used primarily for abstract concepts like knowledge, influence, or discussion rather than physical space. It carries a formal tone that is more common in written reports or news broadcasts than in casual conversation. When describing physical width or literal range, native speakers prefer using 闊 or 範圍大 instead.

Examples

ni1呢go3個ji5議tai4題喺hai2社se5會wui2引jan5起hei2咗zo2廣gwong2泛faan6討tou2論。

This topic has sparked widespread discussion in society.

nei5你deoi3對le1呢fong1方min6面jau5有mou5冇gwong2廣faan6泛ge3嘅jing6認sik1識aa4呀？

Do you have a broad understanding of this area?

Common phrases

gwong2廣faan6泛tou2討leon6論

widespread discussion

gwong2廣faan6泛jing3應jung6用

widely applied

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical objects or literal distance, as it sounds unnatural and overly academic. For physical width, use 闊; for a large area of land, use 範圍大.