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散布 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
散布sànbùto disseminateHSK 7, v, rank #8879, Hard
sànbù(san4bu4) T4
  1. 1to disseminate
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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.

Frequency#8879DifficultyHard
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
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8879Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 散布

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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

散sǎnto scatter
HSK 612 strokes攵
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布bùto announce
HSK 65 strokes巾
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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.

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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.

Example Sentences for 散布 (7)

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有人或许已经猜到了我们的秘密并且将其散布开了。

yǒu rén huò xǔ yǐ jīng cāi dào le wǒ mén de mì mì bìng qiě jiāng qí sàn bù kāi le。

Someone might have guessed our secret and passed it on.
2
我想知道是谁散布了那谣言.

wǒ xiǎng zhī dào shì shuí sàn bù le nà yáo yán.

I should like to know who put that rumour about.
3
谁散布的这些谣言?

shuí sàn bù de zhè xiē yáo yán?

Who spread these rumours?
4
教堂东一座西一座地散布在全城.

jiào táng dōng yī zuò xī yī zuò dì sàn bù zài quán chéng.

Churches sprinkled over the city.
5
国王连续数月都在散布骇人听闻的谣言。

guó wáng lián xù shù yuè dū zài sàn bù hài rén tīng wén de yáo yán。

The King had been putting about lurid rumours for months.
6
在巴利阿里群岛上，零星散布在岛内的村庄和那里的生活平静而祥和。

zài bā lì ā lǐ qún dǎo shàng， ， líng xīng sàn bù zài dǎo nèi de cūn zhuāng hé nà lǐ de shēng huó píng jìng ér xiáng。

In the Balearics pockets of rural life and inland villages are undisturbed.
7
河床上散布着很多大圆石。

hé chuáng shàng sàn bù zháo hěn duō dà yuán shí。

The riverbed was strewn with big boulders.

Cultural Notes for 散布

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 散布

You can say '我们需要散布这个消息给更多的人' which means 'We need to disseminate this message to more people.'