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散发

散發
sànfā
verb HSK 6 #7,457

Meanings

  1. 1 to emit
  2. 2 to give off
  3. 3 to distribute

Examples

HSK 5
花园里散发着玫瑰的香味。
Huāyuánlǐ sànfā zhe méiguī de xiāngwèi.
The garden gives off the fragrance of roses.
HSK 7-9
志愿者在街上散发传单。
Zhìyuànzhě zài jiēshàng sànfā chuándān.
Volunteers are distributing flyers on the street.
HSK 7-9
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