HSK · Level 54
105 words
Chinese word
传播
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán bō
Meaning
- verbspread
Example
公司通过广告传播新产品信息。gōng sī tōng guò guǎng gào chuán bō xīn chán pǐn xìn xī
The company spreads information about its new product through ads.
More examples
谣言很快通过社交媒体传播开来。yáo yán hěn kuài tōng guò shè jiāo méi tǐ chuán bō kāi lái
The rumor quickly spread through social media.
Core concept
Information or influence travels outward from a starting point until it reaches a broader circle and affects more people.
Common phrases
传播信息chuán bō xìn xī
spread information
传播知识chuán bō zhī shí
spread knowledge
传播谣言chuán bō yáo yán
spread rumors
Similar words
传chuán: Move an object or information from one person to another.
告诉gào sù: Give someone facts or information in words.
传达chuán dá: Pass on spoken words, written messages, or feelings accurately to another person.
Definition in Chinese
把消息、观点、文化等从一点传到更大范围，使更多人知道并受到影响。bǎ xiāo xī guān diǎn wén huà děng cóng yì diǎn chuán dào gèng dà fàn wéi shǐ gèng duō rén zhī dào bìng shòu dào yíng xiǎng
Word origin
The compound 传播 (chuánbō, "to spread") combines 传 (chuán, "pass on") and 播 (bō, "scatter"), suggesting something passed along and scattered widely.
Usage tips
- The verb suits information, ideas, culture, and public messages, so it is a useful choice when the topic extends beyond a single exchange.