扩充

kuò chōng

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Definitions

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to reduce

To shrink or reduce in size, opposite of expanding.

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rich

To enrich or substantiate, related in the sense of making more complete.

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to expand

Both mean to expand or enlarge in scale.

Typically used with abstract nouns like 规模 (scale) or 力量 (strength), rather than physical objects.

Do not confuse with 扩张 (kuòzhāng) which often carries a negative connotation of aggressive expansion.

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公司计划扩充员工人数。

The company plans to expand its workforce.

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