noun HSK 4
Traditional 範圍
scope · range · extent · boundary
Meaning
范围 refers to the limits, boundaries, or extent of something—whether physical space, a topic of discussion, or a set of possibilities. It indicates what falls within or outside certain parameters or constraints.
Usage
Commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to define limits or scope. Often appears with verbs like 扩大 (expand), 缩小 (narrow), or 超出 (exceed). Used in academic, business, and everyday contexts when discussing boundaries or coverage areas.
Examples
- 01这个问题超出了我的工作范围。.This issue is beyond the scope of my work.
- 02我们需要扩大调查范围。.We need to expand the scope of the investigation.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个范围
Common collocations
- 扩大范围to expand the scope
- 缩小范围to narrow the range
- 超出范围to exceed the scope
- 在...范围内...within the scope of...
Origin
范 originally meant 'pattern' or 'model,' while 围 means 'to surround.' Together they form the concept of a bounded area or defined scope.