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传播
chuánbō
Description
“传播”的意思是把消息、知识或者疾病从一个地方带到很多地方。
"传播" means to carry messages, knowledge, or diseases from one place to many places.
我们常常说“传播新闻”“传播疾病”。
We often say "传播新闻" (spread news) and "传播疾病" (spread diseases).
Meanings
传播chuánbō
to spread; to disseminate (information, ideas)
网络可以很快传播消息。
The internet can quickly spread news.
传播chuánbō
to transmit; to spread (disease)
这种病会通过空气传播。
This disease can be transmitted through the air.
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Notes
- Etymology
传 (pass on) + 播 (broadcast, sow), literally 'to pass and spread'.
- Nuance
传播 is broad; 传染 refers specifically to spreading disease person to person.
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