散布

散佈

sànbù

verb HSK 7-9 #8,879

Meanings

1 to spread
2 to disseminate
3 to scatter

Characters

scatter; spread

spread; distribute

Examples

HSK 7-9

不要在网上散布谣言。

Bùyào zài wǎngshàng sànbù yáoyán.

Don't spread rumors online.

HSK 7-9

花粉随风散布到各处。

Huāfěn suí fēng sànbù dào gèchù.

Pollen is scattered everywhere by the wind.

Tips

usage

散布 often has a negative connotation when used with information: 散布谣言 (spread rumors), 散布恐慌 (spread panic). For neutral spreading of information, use 传播 instead.

Stroke Order

散 sàn

布 bù