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Expressing 'universally' with 普遍 (pǔbiàn)
Degree & Intensity
Frequency & Habit
Structure
Subject + 普遍 + Verb / 普遍 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adverb/adjective 普遍 (pǔbiàn) means 'universally,' 'generally,' or 'widespread.' It describes something that is common across a broad group or area. When used as an adverb, it is placed before a verb to indicate that an action or attitude is shared by most people.
Examples
这种观点在年轻人中非常普遍。
zhè zhǒng guāndiǎn zài niánqīngrén zhōng fēicháng pǔbiàn.
This viewpoint is very common among young people.
大家普遍认为这项政策对经济有好处。
dàjiā pǔbiàn rènwéi zhè xiàng zhèngcè duì jīngjì yǒu hǎochù.
It is generally believed that this policy is beneficial to the economy.
智能手机的使用在全球已经相当普遍了。
zhìnéng shǒujī de shǐyòng zài quánqiú yǐjīng xiāngdāng pǔbiàn le.
The use of smartphones has become quite widespread globally.