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Expressing 'to develop' with 发展 (fāzhǎn)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 发展 + Object
Explanation
The word 发展 (fāzhǎn) means "to develop" or "development." It can function as both a verb and a noun, referring to growth, progress, or the unfolding of events. It is widely used in contexts ranging from economics and technology to personal growth and situation updates.
Examples
这座城市这几年发展得特别快。
zhè zuò chéngshì zhè jǐ nián fāzhǎn de tèbié kuài.
This city has developed especially fast in recent years.
公司正在发展新的业务方向。
gōngsī zhèngzài fāzhǎn xīn de yèwù fāngxiàng.
The company is developing new business directions.
科技的发展改变了我们的生活方式。
kējì de fāzhǎn gǎibiànle wǒmen de shēnghuó fāngshì.
The development of technology has changed our way of life.