发展
To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Examples
3 of 5锻炼有助于肌肉的发展。
Exercise helps with muscle development.
促进可持续发展是我们的目标。
Promoting sustainable development is our goal.
你们两个发展得怎么样了?
How is the development between you two (relationship-wise)?
Word Family
Memory Tip
发 (emit/send out) + 展 (spread out/unfold). Expanding outwards.
Quick Quiz
科技的____给我们的生活带来了极大便利。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 发展
Examples
锻炼有助于肌肉的发展。
everydayExercise helps with muscle development.
促进可持续发展是我们的目标。
formalPromoting sustainable development is our goal.
你们两个发展得怎么样了?
informalHow is the development between you two (relationship-wise)?
经济学家正在研究该地区的发展模式。
academicEconomists are studying the development model of the region.
公司计划在海外市场发展新业务。
businessThe company plans to develop new business in overseas markets.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
发展中国家
developing country
全面发展
to develop in an all-round way
发展前景
development prospects
Often Confused With
发展 is the process (to develop); 发达 is the state (developed/flourishing).
Usage Notes
A multi-purpose word used for personal growth, economic growth, and situational changes.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '发展' (process) with '发达' (adjective describing developed countries).
Memory Tip
发 (emit/send out) + 展 (spread out/unfold). Expanding outwards.
Word Origin
发 (send out/expand) + 展 (unfold).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
'Development' is a core theme in contemporary Chinese political and social discourse.
Quick Quiz
科技的____给我们的生活带来了极大便利。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 发展
Related Grammar Rules
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More academic words
引述
B1To quote or refer to someone else's words or a passage from a text to support an argument.
分析
B1To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or explain it. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better perspective.
研究
B1To carry out a systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions. It can also mean to study or consider something carefully.
观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
影响
B1To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
趋势
B1A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
解决
B1To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem, difficulty, or dispute.
证据
B1The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
结论
B1A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.
资源
B1A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
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