Definition
充斥 (chōngchì) means 'to be flooded with' but is used only for undesirable things (e.g., garbage, mistakes, rumors), giving it a strong negative connotation. In contrast, 充满 (chōngmǎn) is neutral or positive and can describe both physical and abstract things. 弥漫 (mímàn) is for things that fill the air (smoke, fog), while 洋溢 (yángyì) is for positive emotions or atmospheres.
verb
to be flooded withto be full of (of undesirable things)
Examples
- 充斥。Zhège dìqū chōng chì zhe lājī.This area is full of garbage.
- 充斥。Tā de wénzhāng chōng chì zhe cuòwù.His article is full of mistakes.
- 充斥。Wǎngluò shàng chōng chì zhe yáoyán.The internet is flooded with rumors.
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