遍布
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Meaning: Widespread
How to Understand
遍布
遍布 means 'widespread' or 'ubiquitous,' describing something that is present in many places or across a wide area. It emphasizes the extensive distribution of an object, idea, or condition.
The character 遍 (biàn) originally meant 'once around' or 'throughout,' and later came to mean 'everywhere' or 'all over.' 布 (bù) literally means 'to spread' or 'to distribute.' Together, they convey the idea of something being spread out or covering a large area.
遍布 is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to describe natural phenomena, social issues, or cultural elements that are found in many places. For example, it can describe the spread of pollution, the presence of certain customs, or the prevalence of a particular technology.
Example Sentences
这种疾病在世界各地都遍布。
This disease is widespread around the world.
城市中到处都是广告牌，遍布街巷。
There are billboards everywhere in the city, spread throughout the streets.