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    Expressing "to popularize" or "to spread widely" with 普及 (pǔjí)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    随着 + Noun + 的 + 普及

    Explanation

    The verb 普及 (pǔjí) means "to popularize" or "to spread widely." It describes the process of something becoming widely known, used, or available. It can also function as a noun meaning "popularization," as in 随着智能手机的普及 ("with the spread of smartphones").

    Examples

    • 随着智能手机的普及，人们的生活方式发生了巨大变化。

      Suízhe zhìnéng shǒujī de pǔjí, rénmen de shēnghuó fāngshì fāshēng le jùdà biànhuà.

      With the popularization of smartphones, people's lifestyles have undergone enormous changes.

    • 政府正在努力普及基础教育。

      Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔlì pǔjí jīchǔ jiàoyù.

      The government is working hard to make basic education universal.

    • 这项技术还没有在农村地区普及。

      Zhè xiàng jìshù hái méiyǒu zài nóngcūn dìqū pǔjí.

      This technology has not yet become widespread in rural areas.