传开 (chuán kāi) — to spread (news, rumors, information) widely
Definition
A separable verb meaning news, rumors, or a reputation has spread widely. Splits as 传…开 and commonly takes 到 + place (传到…) for the destination.
verb
to spread (news, rumors, information) widely
Examples
- 传开。Zhè ge xiāo xi hěn kuài chuán kāi le.This news spread very quickly.
- 传开。Zhè ge yáo yán chuán kāi bù chū qù.This rumor can't get out.
- 传开。Tā de míng shēng yǐ jīng chuán kāi dào le quán guó gè dì.His reputation has spread all over the country.
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