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The word 发展 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core visual and conceptual metaphor. The first character, 发 (fā), originates from a pictograph depicting an arrow being released from a bow, carrying the inherent idea of initiating movement, sending forth, or expanding outwards. The second, 展 (zhǎn), is based on an ancient representation of a person carefully unrolling or stretching out a scroll or fabric, embodying the notion of unfolding, extending, and making visible. Thus, the compound conceptually merges the impulse of beginning and projecting (发) with the process of gradual unfurling and revelation (展) to express the integrated modern meaning of "development".

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我们国家发展得很快。

wǒ men guó jiā fā zhǎn dé hěn kuài。

Our country is developing very quickly.

虽然面临挑战，但经济仍在持续发展。

suī rán miàn lín tiǎo zhàn， dàn jīng jì réng zài chí xù fā zhǎn。

Although facing challenges, the economy is still developing continuously.

要发展科技，就需要大量人才。

yào fā zhǎn kē jì， jiù xū yào dà liàng rén cái。

To develop technology, a large number of talented people are needed.

这个计划不仅发展了本地经济，还改善了环境。

zhè ge jì huà bù jǐn fā zhǎn le běn dì jīng jì， hái gǎi shàn le huán jìng。

This plan not only developed the local economy but also improved the environment.

实现可持续发展，是关系到子孙后代的重要议题。

shí xiàn kě chí xù fā zhǎn， shì guān xì dào zǐ sūn hòu dài de zhòng yào yì tí。

Achieving sustainable development is an important issue related to future generations.

Word Definition - 发展

fā zhǎn development; growth; to develop; to grow; to expand

Individual Character Details

发 fā, fà
展 zhǎn, zhǎn