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    Expressing 'to expand' with 扩张 (kuòzhāng)

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    Structure

    扩张 + Noun (scope/territory)

    Explanation

    扩张 (kuòzhāng) means 'to expand' or 'to extend' and often implies growth in territory, influence, or scale. It carries a sense of outward spreading and is used in business, political, and medical contexts. It can be followed by a noun indicating what is being expanded.

    Examples

    • 那家公司正在向海外市场扩张。

      nà jiā gōngsī zhèngzài xiàng hǎiwài shìchǎng kuòzhāng.

      That company is expanding into overseas markets.

    • 近年来，这座城市不断向郊区扩张。

      jìnnián lái, zhè zuò chéngshì bùduàn xiàng jiāoqū kuòzhāng.

      In recent years, this city has been continuously expanding toward the suburbs.

    • 过度扩张会给企业带来很大风险。

      guòdù kuòzhāng huì gěi qǐyè dàilái hěn dà fēngxiǎn.

      Excessive expansion can bring great risks to a business.

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