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    Referring to scope or range with 范围 (fànwéi)

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    Explanation

    范围 (fànwéi) is a noun meaning 'scope,' 'range,' or 'extent.' It describes the limits or boundaries of something, whether physical, conceptual, or administrative. It is often paired with 内 (within) to form 范围内 (within the scope of).

    Examples

    • 这次考试的范围包括前五课的内容。

      Zhè cì kǎoshì de fànwéi bāokuò qián wǔ kè de nèiróng.

      The scope of this exam covers the content of the first five lessons.

    • 我们需要扩大搜索范围。

      Wǒmen xūyào kuòdà sōusuǒ fànwéi.

      We need to expand the search scope.

    • 这件事已经超出了我的职责范围。

      Zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng chāochū le wǒ de zhízé fànwéi.

      This matter is already beyond the scope of my responsibilities.

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