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发展
fāzhǎn
Description
“发展”的意思是从小到大、从旧到新，慢慢变得更好。
"发展" means growing from small to large, from old to new, gradually becoming better.
我们常说经济发展、城市发展，也可以说一个人的发展。
We often talk about economic 发展, urban 发展, and also a person's 发展.
Meanings
发展fāzhǎn
to develop; to grow (verb)
这个城市发展得很快。
This city is developing rapidly.
发展fāzhǎn
development; growth (noun)
教育对孩子的发展很重要。
Education is important for children's development.
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Notes
- Etymology
发 (send out/start) + 展 (spread/unfold), together meaning to expand and grow.
- Nuance
发展 stresses gradual growth over time, while 进步 stresses improvement in level.
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