范围 (fànwéi)

范围 means "range," "scope," or "extent" and is used to describe the boundaries or limits within which something operates or applies.

Meanings

[noun] range; scope; extent; boundary

Example Sentences

这次考试的范围很广。 Zhè cì kǎoshì de fànwéi hěn guǎng. The scope of this exam is very wide.

请在规定范围内完成任务。 Qǐng zài guīdìng fànwéi nèi wánchéng rènwù. Please complete the task within the specified scope.

这个问题超出了我们的工作范围。 Zhège wèntí chāochū le wǒmen de gōngzuò fànwéi. This issue is beyond the scope of our work.

调查的范围需要进一步扩大。 Diàochá de fànwéi xūyào jìnyībù kuòdà. The scope of the investigation needs to be further expanded.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
工作范围	scope of work
研究范围	research scope
在范围内	within the scope
超出范围	to exceed the scope

Usage Notes

范围 sets limits or defines boundaries, and is widely used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. It often pairs with verbs like 扩大 (to expand), 缩小 (to narrow), 超出 (to exceed), or 在...内 (within). It is a key word for describing the limits of a study, project, or responsibility.

Memory Hook

范 (fàn) means "model or pattern" and 围 (wéi) means "to surround or encircle": the 范围 is the circle that defines the model boundary.