kong3 zoeng1擴張扩张
Jyutpingkong3 zoeng1
Yalekong jēung
Definition
To expand, extend, or spread outwards.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or business contexts, this term often describes the growth of organizations, influence, or physical boundaries. It carries a sense of strategic or systematic enlargement rather than just getting bigger in size. When talking about simple physical stretching or inflating, other verbs like 脹 are more appropriate.
Examples
The company wants to expand its business abroad.
Are they planning to expand their territory?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擴大, which is more versatile and commonly used for abstract concepts like scope or scale. 擴張 is more specific to power, territory, or market presence.
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