adjective HSK 5
Traditional 廣大
vast · extensive · wide · broad
Meaning
广大 describes something that is vast in area, scope, or extent. It can refer to physical space (like territory or land) or abstract concepts (like audiences, masses of people, or influence). The word emphasizes both breadth and magnitude.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or written contexts, especially in news media, official documents, and academic writing. Frequently appears in the phrase 广大人民 (the broad masses of people) or 广大群众 (the general public). It emphasizes the comprehensive nature or large scale of something.
Examples
- 01这个政策受到了广大群众的欢迎。.This policy was welcomed by the general public.
- 02中国拥有广大的领土和丰富的资源。.China possesses vast territory and abundant resources.
Characters
Common collocations
- 广大人民the broad masses of people
- 广大群众the general public
- 广大地区vast areas, extensive regions
- 广大读者the general readership, broad audience of readers
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 广 (wide/broad) and 大 (big/large) to create an emphatic expression meaning vastly large or extensively broad. Both characters reinforce the sense of magnitude and scope.