普及 (pǔjí) — to popularize, widespread
HSK 5 | verb / adjective | to spread widely among the public; universally available or known
普及 (pǔjí)
To spread something broadly so that it becomes commonly accessible or known -- also describes the state of being widely available throughout a population.
Meanings
- [verb] to popularize, to spread widely, to make universally accessible
- [adjective] widespread, universal, popular
Example Sentences
智能手机的普及改变了人们的日常生活方式。 Zhìnéng shǒujī de pǔjí gǎibiànle rénmen de rìcháng shēnghuó fāngshì. The widespread adoption of smartphones has changed people's daily lifestyles.
政府正在努力普及九年义务教育。 Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔlì pǔjí jiǔnián yìwù jiàoyù. The government is working to make nine years of compulsory education universally available.
互联网的普及加速了信息的全球流动。 Hùliánwǎng de pǔjí jiāsùle xìnxī de quánqiú liúdòng. The widespread adoption of the internet has accelerated the global flow of information.
这款应用程序在年轻人中普及速度非常快。 Zhè kuǎn yìngyòng chéngxù zài niánqīngrén zhōng pǔjí sùdù fēicháng kuài. This app is spreading very quickly among young people.
普及科学知识是科学家的社会责任之一。 Pǔjí kēxué zhīshí shì kēxuéjiā de shèhuì zérèn zhī yī. Popularizing scientific knowledge is one of a scientist's social responsibilities.
随着电动汽车的逐渐普及，充电基础设施也在快速扩张。 Suízhe diàndòng qìchē de zhújiàn pǔjí, chōngdiàn jīchǔ shèshī yě zài kuàisù kuòzhāng. As electric vehicles gradually become widespread, charging infrastructure is also expanding rapidly.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 普及教育 (pǔjí jiàoyù) | to universalize education |
| 普及率 (pǔjí lǜ) | penetration rate, adoption rate |
| 广泛普及 (guǎngfàn pǔjí) | widely spread |
| 普及知识 (pǔjí zhīshí) | to popularize knowledge |
| 逐渐普及 (zhújiàn pǔjí) | to gradually spread |
| 互联网普及 (hùliánwǎng pǔjí) | internet penetration |
Usage Notes
普及 combines both a process (the act of spreading) and a result (the state of being widespread). The noun form 普及率 (penetration/adoption rate) is widely used in statistics about internet usage, smartphone ownership, and healthcare coverage.
普及 is more active and intentional than just being common. It implies an effort or process of dissemination. Compare 普遍 (pǔbiàn), which describes something that is already universally present, while 普及 emphasizes the spreading process.
Memory Hook
普 means "universal/everywhere" (like 普通话 = standard Mandarin for everyone). 及 means "to reach." 普及 means to reach everywhere -- spreading something until it touches every corner of society.