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“enlarge” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfàng dà

Example

把图片放大一点就能看清。bǎ tú piàn fàng dà yì diǎn jiù néng kàn qīng

The picture becomes clear when enlarged slightly.

Illustration for 放大 (enlarge)

How to say “enlarge” in Chinese

“Enlarge” in Chinese is 放大 (fàng dà).

An increase that makes an object, view, or effect more prominent, through physical size or apparent impact.

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

Example sentences with 放大

会议上需要把麦克风的声音放大一些。huì yì shàng xū yào bǎ mài kè fēng de shēng yīn fàng dà yì xiē

At the meeting, the microphone's volume needs to be turned up a little.

Tips for using 放大

  • In everyday conversation, this verb commonly describes enlarging a picture or screen, so it covers a zoom action rather than only a permanent change in size.

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