Definition
传播 (chuán bō) is the go-to neutral verb for spreading information, ideas, culture, or news. It's broader than 宣传 (xuān chuán), which implies deliberate promoting/publicizing, and less negative than 散布 (sàn bù), often used for rumors. Use it whenever you want to say something 'spreads' without a strong connotation.
verb
to spreadto disseminateto propagate
Easily confused
- 转播zhuǎn bōlook-aliketo relay, to broadcast (a program on TV or radio)
- 船舶chuán bósound-alike(collective) ships, vessels
Examples
- 传播。Hùliánwǎng ràng xìnxī chuán bō de gèng kuài.The internet makes information spread faster.
- 传播。Zhè zhǒng wénhuà tōngguò shūjí chuán bō dào quán shìjiè.This culture spread to the whole world through books.
- 传播。Wǒmen yīnggāi chuán bō zhèng néngliàng.We should spread positive energy.
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