English–Chinese

“broad sense” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguǎng yì

Example

在广义的范围里,这个定义成立。zài guǎng yì de fàn wéi lǐ zhè ge dìng yì chéng lì

This definition holds in the broad sense.

Illustration for 广义 (broad sense)

How to say “broad sense” in Chinese

“Broad sense” in Chinese is 广义 (guǎng yì).

A wide frame for understanding a topic as a whole instead of isolating one small case.

Full entry for 广义: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 广义

在讨论概念时,常常要区分广义与狭义。zài tǎo lùn gài niàn shí cháng cháng yào qū fēn guǎng yì yǔ xiá yì

When discussing concepts, people often need to distinguish between the broad sense and the narrow sense.

Tips for using 广义

  • It often appears in phrases equivalent to "speaking in general," signaling that the next statement sets a wider frame before details are discussed.

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