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    Expressing 'to spread' with 散布 (sànbù)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    散布 + Object (rumor/information)

    Explanation

    The verb 散布 (sànbù) means 'to spread' or 'to disseminate,' often with a negative connotation. It is typically used to describe spreading rumors, false information, or propaganda. The object usually follows directly after the verb.

    Examples

    • 有人在网上散布关于那家公司的谣言。

      Yǒu rén zài wǎng shàng sànbù guānyú nà jiā gōngsī de yáoyán.

      Someone is spreading rumors about that company online.

    • 请不要散布未经证实的消息。

      Qǐng bú yào sànbù wèi jīng zhèngshí de xiāoxi.

      Please do not spread unverified information.

    • 他因为散布虚假信息被平台封号了。

      Tā yīnwèi sànbù xūjiǎ xìnxī bèi píngtái fēnghào le.

      He was banned from the platform for spreading false information.

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