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March 24, 2026
散布(散佈)sànbù(san4bu4)
散布 (sàn bù) means to disseminate or spread information, news, or ideas widely. It is commonly used in contexts such as media, public health, and social movements where information needs to reach a large audience quickly and effectively.
Strokes17Frequency#8879DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In contemporary China, 散布 is particularly relevant in discussions about information dissemination in the digital age, such as the spread of news on social media platforms, which can impact public opinion and behavior.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '散' of seeds being '布' (spread) across a field. Just like seeds grow into plants when scattered widely, information can grow in influence when it is disseminated.
Meanings of 散布
sànbù(san4bu4)
1to disseminate
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About 散布
散布Simplified
散佈Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8879Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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散播 (sànbō) - use 散布 for a focus on the act of spreading information widely, while 散播 may imply a more general or casual distribution.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 散布 with similar verbs like 传播 (chuán bō), which also means to spread but often refers to the transmission of culture or traditions. 散布 is typically more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 散布 connects to similar terms related to communication and distribution, such as 传播 (chuán bō) and 传递 (chuán dì). Focus on understanding its nuances in different contexts to enhance your vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 散布 with 传递 (chuán dì), which specifically means to pass on information directly. For example, saying '我们要传递这个消息' (We want to disseminate this message) can be misleading; it's more accurate to use 散布 in this context.
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散布 (sàn bù) means to disseminate or spread information, news, or ideas widely. It is commonly used in contexts such as media, public health, and social movements where information needs to reach a large audience quickly and effectively.
When to use 散布
Be cautious not to confuse 散布 with similar verbs like 传播 (chuán bō), which also means to spread but often refers to the transmission of culture or traditions. 散布 is typically more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
散布 or something close to it
散播 (sànbō) - use 散布 for a focus on the act of spreading information widely, while 散播 may imply a more general or casual distribution.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 散布 with 传递 (chuán dì), which specifically means to pass on information directly. For example, saying '我们要传递这个消息' (We want to disseminate this message) can be misleading; it's more accurate to use 散布 in this context.
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Grammar Patterns of 散布
散布 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
有人或许已经猜到了我们的秘密并且将其____开了。
Someone might have guessed our secret and passed it on.
