蔓延 (màn yán) — to spread (of fire, diseases, negative trends); to extend gradually
Definition
Pictorial word for things that creep outward on their own — fire, disease, bad habits — often unintentionally. 传播 is human-driven (media, information); 扩散 is more physical/scientific.
verb
to spread (of fire, diseases, negative trends)to extend gradually
Examples
- 蔓延。Zhè zhǒng jí bìng zhèng zài quán qiú màn yán.This disease is spreading globally.
- 蔓延。Huǒ shì màn màn màn yán kāi lái.The fire slowly spread outward.
- 蔓延。Bù liáng fēng qì róng yì zài nián qīng rén zhōng màn yán.Bad practices easily spread among young people.
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