发展 (fāzhǎn) — development / to develop

发展 (fāzhǎn)

发展 functions as both a noun and a verb. As a noun it means development or growth. As a verb it means to develop, expand, or grow. It is widely used for economic, personal, technological, and social contexts.

Meanings

1. [noun] Development; growth; progress.
2. [verb] To develop; to expand; to grow.

Example Sentences

中国的经济发展很快。 Zhōngguó de jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài. China's economic development is very fast.

我们需要发展新技术。 Wǒmen xūyào fāzhǎn xīn jìshù. We need to develop new technology.

这个城市的发展让我印象深刻。 Zhège chéngshì de fāzhǎn ràng wǒ yìnxiàng shēnkè. The development of this city deeply impressed me.

公司正在发展海外市场。 Gōngsī zhèngzài fāzhǎn hǎiwài shìchǎng. The company is expanding into overseas markets.

Collocations

Memory Hook

发 means to emit or send out and 展 means to spread out or unfold. Development is like a seed sending out roots that spread in every direction — emitting growth and unfolding potential.