广泛 (guǎng fàn) — extensive, wide-ranging

Definition

广泛 describes something that covers a wide range or scope, such as influence, knowledge, or usage. 广 (guǎng) is a shorter form often used in compounds, while 广大 (guǎng dà) emphasizes a large area or a large number of people. 宽广 (kuān guǎng) and 辽阔 (liáo kuò) refer more to physical broadness or vastness.

adjective

extensivewide-ranging

Examples

广泛。
Tā de yánjiū shèjí guǎng fàn lǐngyù.
His research covers a wide range of fields.
广泛。
Zhè běn shū de nèiróng fēicháng guǎng fàn.
The content of this book is very extensive.
广泛。
Wǒmen gōngsī yǒu guǎng fàn de kèhù qún.
Our company has a wide range of clients.

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