弥散 (mí sàn) — to spread or diffuse in all directions

Definition

弥散 describes something that gradually spreads and scatters in all directions (light, scent, smoke) — more literary and directional than the everyday verb 散开.

verb

to spread or diffuse in all directions

Examples

弥散。
Dēng guāng zài wù zhōng mí sàn kāi lái.
The light spreads out in the fog.
弥散。
Huā xiāng zài kōng qì zhōng mí sàn.
The scent of flowers diffuses in the air.
弥散。
Yān wù zài fáng jiān lǐ mí sàn.
The smoke spreads through the room.

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