庞大
pángdàExtremely large in size, scope, or quantity; massive.
这家公司的业务网络非常庞大。
This company's business network is enormous.
他面临着一项庞大的任务。
He is facing a massive task.
Often used to describe physical size, scale of projects, or the extent of something abstract like a network or system.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
While '庞大' always implies size, the tone can vary from neutral (descriptive) to slightly negative (overwhelming or daunting) depending on context.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Use '庞大' for truly large-scale things; for moderate size, consider synonyms like '巨大' or '浩大'.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '庞' (páng, meaning 'large, bulky') and '大' (dà, meaning 'big'). The combination emphasizes an overwhelming sense of size or scale.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical size) and figuratively (scope or complexity of abstract concepts). Often carries a sense of awe or challenge due to the scale described.