Definition
拓宽 (tuò kuān) means 'to broaden, to widen' and is used for physical width (roads, paths) and abstract scope (horizons, product lines). It's more concrete and action-oriented than 开阔 (kāi kuò), which often describes a state or mental broadening, and less formal than 扩张 (kuò zhāng), which implies aggressive expansion of territory or influence.
verb
to broadento widen
Examples
- 拓宽。Duō dú hǎo shū néng tuò kuān nǐ de shìyě.Reading good books can broaden your horizons.
- 拓宽，。Gōngsī jìhuà tuò kuān chǎnpǐn xiàn, xīyǐn gèng duō kèhù.The company plans to broaden its product line to attract more customers.
- 拓宽，。Zhè tiáo xiǎo lù xūyào tuò kuān, cáinéng ràng chēliàng tōngguò.This small road needs to be widened so vehicles can pass.
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