zong3 daai6壯大壮大
Jyutpingzong3 daai6
Yalejong daaih
Definition
To grow in strength; to expand or enlarge in power and scale.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the growth of abstract power, influence, or organizational scale rather than physical size. It carries a formal or strategic tone often found in business or political contexts, making it sound slightly more serious than everyday verbs like 大咗 or 擴張.
Examples
They want to expand their influence.
How can we make this organization grow stronger?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical growth of a person or object, as it sounds unnatural; use 長大 for people or 變大 for general objects instead.
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Grammar guides
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