Meanings of 普及
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普遍 (pǔbiàn) refers to something that is widespread or universal in nature, while 普及 (pǔjí) emphasizes the process of making something widely known or accessible.
Be careful not to confuse 普及 with just 'common' (普通); the former implies a process of making something more widespread. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but in academic writing, it’s crucial to use it when discussing the dissemination of knowledge or technology.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 普及 connects with other terms related to culture and education, such as 教育 (jiàoyù - education) and 传播 (chuánbō - spread). Focus on how it is used in sentences that discuss societal changes and innovations.
Learners often confuse 普及 with 普通, leading to incorrect sentences like '这个知识是普通的' (This knowledge is common) instead of '这个知识正在普及' (This knowledge is being popularized). Always remember that 普及 implies an active process of spreading.
Pronunciation of 普及
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How to say popular in Chinese
“popular” in Chinese is普及
普及 (pǔ jí) refers to the process of making something widely known or accessible. It is often used in contexts like education, technology, or culture, indicating that something has become common or universally accepted.
When to use 普及
Be careful not to confuse 普及 with just 'common' (普通); the former implies a process of making something more widespread. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but in academic writing, it’s crucial to use it when discussing the dissemination of knowledge or technology.
普及 or something close to it
普遍 (pǔbiàn) refers to something that is widespread or universal in nature, while 普及 (pǔjí) emphasizes the process of making something widely known or accessible.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 普及 with 普通, leading to incorrect sentences like '这个知识是普通的' (This knowledge is common) instead of '这个知识正在普及' (This knowledge is being popularized). Always remember that 普及 implies an active process of spreading.
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Grammar Patterns of 普及
普及 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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计算机现已____--我公司亦即将使用.
Computers are everywhere now our firm is switching over soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 普及
普及 means to popularize or make widespread, while 普通 simply means common or ordinary.
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