tuò zhǎndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to expand / to extend / to broaden (client base, outlook, territory etc) / (computing) to scale up / to increase system capacity
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

拓展 拓展 [tuo4 zhan3] /to expand; to extend; to broaden (client base, outlook, territory etc)/(computing) to scale up; to increase system capacity/

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  • 拓
    tà

    to make a rubbing (e.g. of an inscription)

    tuò

    to expand / to push sth with the hand / to develop / to open up

    Tuò

    surname Tuo

  • 展
    zhǎn

    to spread out / to open up / to exhibit / to put into effect / to postpone / to prolong / exhibition

    Zhǎn

    surname Zhan

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