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广

guǎng

English translation of 广

broad

In Chinese, '广' is a significant character that is commonly used to describe a wide or extensive area. It can stand alone or combine with other characters to form words that imply a extensive or large scope, scale or capacity.


Example sentences using: 广

广大的国土上,生活着各种各样的人们。

guǎng dà de guó tǔ shàng, shēng huó zhe gè zhǒng gè yàng de rén men.

English translation of 广大的国土上,生活着各种各样的人们。

Various people live on a vast territory.

This sentence is illustrating the usage of the word '广' in the context of describing a broad and extensive territory inhabited by a diverse population.

广州是个非常繁华的城市。

guǎng zhōu shì gè fēi cháng fán huá de chéng shì.

English translation of 广州是个非常繁华的城市。

Guangzhou is a very prosperous city.

In this case, '广' is part of the geographical place name 'Guangzhou'. The sentence is indicating the thriving nature of the city.

他对音乐有广泛的了解。

tā duì yīn yuè yǒu guǎng fàn de liǎo jiě.

English translation of 他对音乐有广泛的了解。

He has a broad understanding of music.

Here, '广' is used in the term '广泛' which means broad or wide-ranging, indicating expansiveness of knowledge in a certain field, in this case, music.

这个主题在广播中经常被讨论。

zhè ge zhǔ tí zài guǎng bō zhōng jīng cháng bèi tǎo lùn.

English translation of 这个主题在广播中经常被讨论。

This topic is often discussed on the radio.

In this example, '广' is a part of the word '广播' which means radio, hence the word '广' contributes to the meaning of dissemination of information.

我们要广而告之,让更多的人了解这件事情。

wǒ men yào guǎng ér gào zhī , ràng gèng duō de rén liǎo jiě zhè jiàn shì qíng.

English translation of 我们要广而告之,让更多的人了解这件事情。

We should publicize this widely, enabling more people to understand this matter.

Here, '广' is used in a phrase '广而告之' which means to publicize or spread something widely. This phrase is referring to disseminating certain information to a large number of people.

他的影响力广及全球。

tā de yǐng xiǎng lì guǎng jí quán qiú.

English translation of 他的影响力广及全球。

His influence extends across the globe.

'广' in this sentence is used in the term '广及' which means to extend over a large area or scope, here indicating the person's influence reaching globally.

这场活动的广告已经迅速传播。

zhè chǎng huó dòng de guǎng gào yǐ jīng xùn sù chuán bō.

English translation of 这场活动的广告已经迅速传播。

The advertisement for this event has spread quickly.

'广' is used as part of the word '广告' which means advertisement. The sentence describes the rapid spreading of this advertisement.

他在广场上演讲。

tā zài guǎng chǎng shàng yǎn jiǎng.

English translation of 他在广场上演讲。

He gave a speech in the square.

Here, '广' is incorporated within the term '广场', which means square or plaza, indicating a public open area in a city where the person is giving a speech.

广义上来说,这也算是一种艺术。

guǎng yì shàng lái shuō, zhè yě suàn shì yī zhǒng yì shù.

English translation of 广义上来说,这也算是一种艺术。

Broadly speaking, this is also a sort of art.

In this example, '广' is used in the term '广义' indicating a broad or extended sense. Here, the speaker is suggesting that, in a broader perspective, the subject matter could be considered as a form of art.

我们的产品销售范围已广及全国。

wǒ men de chǎn pǐn xiāo shòu fàn wéi yǐ guǎng jí quán guó.

English translation of 我们的产品销售范围已广及全国。

Our products are now sold nationwide.

'广' in this sentence is used in the term '广及' which means to extend over a large area or scope, in this context indicating that the company's products reach all over the country.

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