弘
great; expand; clan name
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
big; great; grand
literaryNow mostly written as 宏 (hóng) in modern usage for this meaning.
This grand blueprint shows the country's future development plan.
He made a great wish to benefit society.
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This article conveys the spirit of the government's grand policy.
A grand plan requires team effort to achieve.
Great kindness is unforgettable, we will always remember it.
verb
expand; develop; carry forward
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe expanding or promoting something.
We need to restore and carry forward traditional culture.
Enterprises continue to expand their scale to cope with market competition.
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This project aims to carry forward the craftsmanship spirit.
The family business was able to expand under his leadership.
The government introduced policies to help the industry develop and expand.
proper noun
surname Hong
neutralUsed as a family name in China.
Mr. Hong is the new manager of our company.
Professor Hong teaches at Tsinghua University.
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I know a painter with the family name Hong.
The Hong family is a well-known local family.
Director Hong will host this meeting.