Meaning and Usage
"확장" means expansion or enlargement and is commonly used in contexts involving physical growth, business development, or functional increase. It is a noun and often appears in formal or semi-formal settings.
Common Collocations
- 사업 확장 (business expansion): used when a company grows its operations.
- 기능 확장 (functionality expansion): refers to adding new features or capabilities.
- 영역 확장 (territory/area expansion): used for physical or conceptual growth.
Usage Notes
When using "확장," speakers imply a deliberate or planned increase rather than accidental growth. It is often paired with verbs like "하다" (to do) or "되다" (to become) to describe the process.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "확장" with "확대," which also means enlargement but is more often used for visual or scale increase (like zooming in). "확장" emphasizes spreading out or extending scope, so choose based on context.