多元化 (duō yuán huà)

noun / verb HSK 5

duō yuán huà

diversification · diversified · pluralistic · to diversify

Meaning

多元化 describes the state or process of having multiple elements, forms, or varieties. It emphasizes diversity and variety in composition, often used in business (diversifying investments or products), cultural contexts (multicultural societies), or any situation where uniformity is replaced by multiplicity.

Usage

Commonly used in formal and business contexts to describe diversification strategies, cultural plurality, or variety in approaches. Can function as a noun (the diversification itself) or as a verb when combined with other elements. Often appears in discussions of economics, education, culture, and social development.

Examples

01
公司正在推进业务多元化，开拓新的市场领域。
Gōng sī zhèng zài tuī jìn yè wù duō yuán huà, kāi tuò xīn de shì chǎng lǐng yù.
The company is advancing business diversification and exploring new market areas.
02
这个城市的文化多元化使它充满活力和创造力。
Zhè ge chéng shì de wén huà duō yuán huà shǐ tā chōng mǎn huó lì hé chuàng zào lì.
This city's cultural diversity makes it full of vitality and creativity.

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Common collocations

多元化发展
duō yuán huà fā zhǎn
diversified development
多元化经营
duō yuán huà jīng yíng
diversified operation/business
文化多元化
wén huà duō yuán huà
cultural diversification
实现多元化
shí xiàn duō yuán huà
to achieve diversification

Antonyms

Origin

Formed from 多 (many) + 元 (elements/units) + 化 (suffix meaning transformation or -ization). The term emerged in modern Chinese to translate Western concepts of diversification and pluralism in economic and social contexts.