宽泛

寬泛

kuānfàn

adjective HSK 7-9 #31,031

Meanings

1 broad; wide-ranging
2 vague; overly general

Characters

general; broad; floating

Examples

这个定义太宽泛了。

Zhège dìngyì tài kuānfàn le.

This definition is too broad.

他的研究涉及很宽泛的领域。

Tā de yánjiū shèjí hěn kuānfàn de lǐngyù.

His research covers a very wide range of fields.

Tips

usage

宽泛 often carries a slightly negative tone — implying something is too vague or imprecise. 'Too broad' is a common criticism in academic and professional settings.

Stroke Order

宽 kuān

泛 fàn