散发

散發

sànfā

verb HSK 7 #7,457

Meanings

1 to emit
2 to give off
3 to distribute

Characters

scatter; spread

Examples

花园里散发着玫瑰的香味。

Huāyuán lǐ sànfā zhe méiguī de xiāngwèi.

The garden gives off the fragrance of roses.

志愿者在街上散发传单。

Zhìyuànzhě zài jiē shàng sànfā chuándān.

Volunteers are distributing flyers on the street.

这道菜散发出诱人的香气。

Zhè dào cài sànfā chū yòurén de xiāngqì.

This dish gives off an enticing aroma.

Tips

usage

散发 has two distinct meanings: (1) to emit/give off (smells, light, charm) — often with 着 or 出; (2) to hand out/distribute (flyers, leaflets). Context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

散 sàn

发 fā