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科普 (kē pǔ) — (colloquial) to explain (a complex or scientific topic) in simple, layperson's terms; to popularize science

Definition

科普 (kēpǔ) means to explain a scientific or technical topic in plain, easy terms for a general audience — short for 科学普及. Use it when simplifying complex knowledge, not for casual explanation.

verb
(colloquial) to explain (a complex or scientific topic) in simplelayperson's termsto popularize science

Examples

  • 科普？
    Nǐ néng gěi wǒ kē pǔ yí xià zhè ge dào lǐ ma?
    Can you explain this principle to me in simple terms?
  • 科普。
    Wǒ gěi dà jiā kē pǔ yí xià zěn me yù fáng gǎn mào.
    Let me explain in simple terms how to prevent colds.
  • 科普。
    Tā jīng cháng zài wǎng shàng kē pǔ jiàn kāng zhī shi.
    He often explains health knowledge in simple terms online.
Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 6Science (General)

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