扩展
kuò zhǎn
extend
The Chinese word '扩展' is used in several contexts exactly like 'extend' is in English. It means to expand on an area, increase the scope or to include more relevant specifics. For example, it is used in terms like 'extend an invitation', 'extend a deadline', 'extend a range' etc. It also implies proliferation or propagation of existing objects or subjects.
Example sentences using: 扩展
我们需要扩展我们的团队。
Wǒmen xūyào kuòzhān wǒmen de tuánduì.
We need to expand our team.
This sentence implies that the current size of the team is not enough, and more members need to be added.
他们正在扩展业务。
Tāmen zhèngzài kuòzhān yèwù.
They are expanding their business.
In this sentence, it shows that the business operations are growing, possibly into new markets or areas.
为了扩展，我们需要新的策略。
Wèile kuòzhān, wǒmen xūyào xīn de cèlüè.
For expansion, we need new strategies.
This sentence displays that the subject is planning or thinking about growth and realizes that new plans need to be made for this.
这是扩展阅读的好书。
Zhè shì kuòzhān yuèdú de hǎoshū.
This is a good book for extended reading.
It means that the book is recommended for additional reading to increase knowledge on a topic or for pleasure.
他们计划扩展产品线。
Tāmen jìhuà kuòzhān chǎnpǐn xiàn.
They plan to expand the product line.
The sentence implies that they intend to increase their range of products.
扩展你的视野。
Kuòzhān nǐ de shìyě.
Expand your horizons.
This instruction suggests that one should broaden their mindset or experiences.
她正在为大学扩展研究。
Tā zhèngzài wèi dàxué kuòzhān yánjiū.
She is expanding her study for college.
The sentence shows that she is adding to or widening the scope of her research or study in preparation for college.
他们需要扩展办公空间。
Tāmen xūyào kuòzhān bàngōng kōngjiān.
They need to expand their office space.
This sentence implies that the area of the office isn't sufficient anymore and needs to be made larger.
这是一个扩展的机会。
Zhè shì yīgè kuòzhān de jīhuì.
This is an opportunity for expansion.
This sentence indicates that there is a chance to grow or increase the scale of something.
我们正在考虑扩展服务范围。
Wǒmen zhèngzài kǎolǜ kuòzhān fúwù fànwéi.
We are considering expanding our service range.
This sentence illustrates that the subject is pondering over the growth of their service coverage or the areas that their services reach.