Meaning and Usage
The term "翻番" literally means "to double" or "to multiply by two." It is commonly used in contexts involving quantities, such as profits, income, production, or demand, to indicate that the amount has increased twofold.
Common Collocations
- 利润翻番 (profits double): Used in business or finance to describe a doubling of profits.
- 收入翻番 (income doubles): Often used when someone's earnings increase significantly.
- 需求翻番 (demand doubles): Used in market or economic contexts.
Usage Notes
"翻番" is a quantitative term and usually appears with measurable nouns. It emphasizes a significant increase, specifically doubling. It is more formal and often used in written or business contexts rather than casual speech.
Avoid confusing "翻番" with general increase words like "增长" (increase) or "提高" (improve), as "翻番" specifically means doubling, not just any increase.