Definition
扩张 (kuòzhāng) emphasizes expanding outward into new territory or space, often for territory, influence, or medical dilation. It is more specific than 扩大 (kuòdà), which simply means to enlarge or increase something in size/scope, and contrasts with 扩展 (kuòzhǎn), which focuses on stretching or spreading a range (e.g., business scope).
verb
to expand (territory, market, influence, etc.)to dilate (e.g., pupils, blood vessels)
Examples
- 扩张。Zhège guójiā bùduàn xiàng dōng kuò zhāng lǐngtǔ.This country keeps expanding its territory eastward.
- 扩张。Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de tóngkǒng kuò zhāng qíngkuàng.The doctor checked the dilation of his pupils.
- 扩张。Gōngsī tōngguò shōugòu lái kuò zhāng yèwù fànwéi.The company expands its business scope through acquisitions.
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