Chinese word

广

Pronunciation

Pinyinguǎng

Meaning

  • adjectivewide

Example

这家商场面积很广，东西种类很多。zhè jiā shāng chǎng miàn jī hěn guǎng dōng xī zhǒng lèi hěn duō

This shopping mall covers a wide area, and it has many kinds of goods.

Illustration for 广 (wide)

More examples

这种新政策的影响很广泛，涉及教育和经济。zhè zhǒng xīn zhèng cè de yíng xiǎng hěn guǎng fàn shè jí jiào yù hé jīng jì

The impact of this new policy is widespread, affecting education and the economy.

Core concept

Covers a broad expanse, whether in physical space or in the reach of something's effects.

Common phrases

  • 分布广泛fēn bù guǎng fàn

    widely distributed

  • 影响广泛yíng xiǎng guǎng fàn

    widespread

  • 范围很广fàn wéi hěn guǎng

    very broad in scope

Similar words

广泛guǎng fàn: Reaching many people, things, or areas across a broad range.
宽kuān: Having a large distance from side to side or offering much lateral space.
宽敞kuān chǎng: Having plenty of open space inside a room or place.

Definition in Chinese

表示空间或范围辽阔、规模大的状态，常用于描述面积或影响力的广大。biǎo shì kōng jiān huò fàn wéi liáo kuò guī mó dà de zhuàng tài cháng yòng yú miáo shù miàn jī huò yíng xiǎng lì de guǎng dà

Word origin

广 (guǎng, "wide") is the simplified written form of 廣 (guǎng, "wide"), a character traditionally associated with a roof sheltering a spacious area.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, this adjective commonly appears with an intensifier or a noun naming the area or scope, rather than standing alone.

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