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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