kwok3 fut3擴闊扩阔
Jyutpingkwok3 fut3
Yalekwok fut
Definition
To widen or broaden; to increase the area, scope, or range of something.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe physical expansion or abstract development. While it functions as a verb, it often appears in written reports or news broadcasts when discussing infrastructure projects like roads or sidewalks. In casual speech, people might prefer simpler verbs depending on the context, such as 整闊 for physical objects.
Examples
The government decided to widen this road.
You should travel more to broaden your horizons.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 擴大, which is used for abstract concepts like scale, influence, or scope. Use 擴闊 specifically when referring to physical width or the metaphorical widening of one's perspective.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
