传播
chuán bō
spread
In Chinese, '传播' is used the same way 'spread' is used in English. It can refer to the act of distributing information so that it reaches many people or to the act of becoming more widespread. It can also be used when referring to topics such as spread of diseases, spread of news, spread of ideas etc.
Example sentences using: 传播
传播知识是教师的职责。
chuánbō zhīshì shì jiàoshī de zhízé.
Spreading knowledge is a teacher's duty.
Here, the word 传播 is used to express the concept of distributing or spreading knowledge, emphasizing a teacher's role.
这首歌在世界范围内广泛传播。
zhè shǒu gē zài shìjiè fànwéi nèi guǎngfàn chuánbō.
This song is widely spread throughout the world.
这首歌 (this song) is the subject combined with 在世界范围内广泛传播 (is widely spread throughout the world), implies the worldwide popularity of the song.
病毒通过空气传播。
bìngdú tōngguò kōngqì chuánbō.
The virus is spread through the air.
The phrase 病毒通过空气传播 describes the transmission mechanism of a virus which is spread or '传播' through the air.
他们正在传播谣言。
tāmen zhèngzài chuánbō yáoyán.
They are spreading rumors.
This sentence implies that someone is actively spreading or '传播' false information or rumors.
这个新闻正在快速传播。
zhège xīnwén zhèngzài kuàisù chuánbō.
This news is spreading quickly.
It's mentioned here that a news piece is quickly being spread or '传播', implying the rapid distribution of information.
我们应该传播正能量。
wǒmen yīnggāi chuánbō zhèng néngliàng.
We should spread positive energy.
This sentence expresses the idea of spreading or '传播' positivity or positive energy.
新的研究方法正在传播。
xīn de yánjiū fāngfǎ zhèngzài chuánbō.
New research methods are being spread.
Here '传播' is used to convey the dissemination of new research methods.
艺术可以传播文化。
yìshù kěyǐ chuánbō wénhuà.
Art can spread culture.
In this sentence, the word 传播 is used to express the idea that art can be a medium through which culture is disseminated.
电视可以传播信息。
diànshì kěyǐ chuánbō xìnxī.
Television can spread information.
This sentence uses '传播' to express the function of television, which can disseminate or spread information.
他通过社交媒体传播他的观点。
tā tōngguò shèjiāo méitǐ chuánbō tā de guāndiǎn.
He spreads his views through social media.
In this example, the person is using social media as a platform to spread, or 传播, his viewpoints.