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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
波及bōjíto spread toHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #21354, Very Hard
波及bōjíto involveHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #21354, Very Hard
波及bōjíto affectHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #21354, Very Hard
bōjí(bo1ji2)bo ji T1
  1. 1to spread to
  2. 2to involve
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March 24, 2026

波及bōjí(bo1ji2)

波及 (bōjí) refers to the act of something spreading out or extending its influence to affect other people, events, or situations. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing the ramifications of a decision or the spread of an event, emphasizing the interconnectedness of situations.

Strokes11Frequency#21354DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 波及 is often illustrated in discussions about natural disasters in China, where one event can have widespread repercussions on communities, economies, and environments, highlighting the importance of resilience in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a wave (波) crashing into the shore and sending ripples (及) across the water, affecting everything nearby. The wave represents the spread of influence, and the ripples remind you of how one thing can reach out and touch many others.

Meanings of 波及

bōjí(bo1ji2)
1to spread to
2to involve
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波及Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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影响 (yǐngxiǎng) - use 波及 when emphasizing the extension of influence to multiple parties or situations, while 影响 focuses more on the effect on a specific subject.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 波及 with similar terms that imply direct involvement, as it often suggests an indirect effect. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about social issues or events. Common collocations include '波及效应' (spillover effect).

HSK Study Tips

While 波及 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it encompasses concepts found in levels 4 and above, such as discussing social issues or impacts. Students should focus on understanding how it can be used in both written and spoken contexts to describe effects.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 波及 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), but remember that 波及 specifically conveys a sense of spreading influence. For example, saying '这项政策影响了所有人' (This policy affected everyone) should instead use 波及: '这项政策波及了所有人'.

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Component characters

波BōPoland
HSK 78 strokes氵
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及jíand
HSK 53 strokes又
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How to say to spread to in Chinese

“to spread to” in Chinese is波及bōjí

波及 (bōjí) refers to the act of something spreading out or extending its influence to affect other people, events, or situations. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing the ramifications of a decision or the spread of an event, emphasizing the interconnectedness of situations.

When to use 波及

Be cautious not to confuse 波及 with similar terms that imply direct involvement, as it often suggests an indirect effect. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about social issues or events. Common collocations include '波及效应' (spillover effect).

波及 or something close to it

影响 (yǐngxiǎng) - use 波及 when emphasizing the extension of influence to multiple parties or situations, while 影响 focuses more on the effect on a specific subject.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 波及 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng), but remember that 波及 specifically conveys a sense of spreading influence. For example, saying '这项政策影响了所有人' (This policy affected everyone) should instead use 波及: '这项政策波及了所有人'.

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You can use 波及 when discussing the effects of policies, events, or actions, like how a company's decision might 波及 the entire industry.

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