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    Expressing "scale" or "scope" with 规模 (guīmó)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    规模 + Verb

    Explanation

    规模 (guīmó) means "scale," "scope," or "size." It refers to the extent or magnitude of something, such as an operation, project, or organization. It is commonly used in comparisons, such as 规模超过 (to exceed in scale).

    Examples

    • 这家公司的规模在五年内扩大了三倍。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī de guīmó zài wǔ nián nèi kuòdà le sān bèi.

      This company tripled in size within five years.

    • 我们需要缩小项目的规模，不然预算不够。

      Wǒmen xūyào suōxiǎo xiàngmù de guīmó, bùrán yùsuàn bú gòu.

      We need to reduce the scale of the project, otherwise the budget won't be enough.

    • 这次活动的规模超过了去年。

      Zhè cì huódòng de guīmó chāoguò le qùnián.

      The scale of this event exceeded that of last year.

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