规模
The size, extent, or range of something, such as an organization, a project, or a phenomenon. It is often used to describe the magnitude of an operation.
Examples
3 of 5这次活动的规模很大，有几千人参加。
The scale of this event is very large, with thousands of people attending.
政府需要控制城市建设的规模。
The government needs to control the scale of urban construction.
别看这个店规模小，生意却很好。
Despite its small scale, this shop does great business.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '规' (rule/compass) and '模' (mold/pattern). It's the standard size of the pattern.
Quick Quiz
随着技术的发展，芯片的生产______越来越大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 规模
Examples
这次活动的规模很大，有几千人参加。
everydayThe scale of this event is very large, with thousands of people attending.
政府需要控制城市建设的规模。
formalThe government needs to control the scale of urban construction.
别看这个店规模小，生意却很好。
informalDespite its small scale, this shop does great business.
由于规模经济的作用，大企业的单位成本通常较低。
academicDue to economies of scale, large enterprises usually have lower unit costs.
我们计划在明年扩大公司的经营规模。
businessWe plan to expand the company's operating scale next year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
大规模生产
mass production
从小规模开始
start on a small scale
宏大规模
grand scale
Often Confused With
Fànwéi (range/scope) refers to the boundary of what is included, while guīmó (scale) refers to the physical or operational size.
Usage Notes
Frequently paired with verbs like '扩大' (expand) or '缩小' (shrink).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '规模' to mean 'scope' (范围) instead of 'size'.
Memory Tip
Think of '规' (rule/compass) and '模' (mold/pattern). It's the standard size of the pattern.
Word Origin
From '规' (compass/standard) and '模' (mold/pattern).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
随着技术的发展，芯片的生产______越来越大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 规模
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