확산하다
To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.
Examples
3 of 5새로운 문화가 젊은 층을 중심으로 확산했다.
A new culture spread, centered on the younger generation.
인터넷은 정보의 확산을 가속화했다.
The internet accelerated the spread of information.
정부는 질병의 확산을 막기 위해 방역을 강화했다.
The government strengthened quarantine to prevent the spread of the disease.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwak-san: Think of a 'Hwak' (sudden) 'San' (mountain) of people catching something.
Quick Quiz
가짜 뉴스가 SNS를 통해 빠르게 ___ 있어 문제가 되고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확산하고
Examples
새로운 문화가 젊은 층을 중심으로 확산했다.
everydayA new culture spread, centered on the younger generation.
인터넷은 정보의 확산을 가속화했다.
academicThe internet accelerated the spread of information.
정부는 질병의 확산을 막기 위해 방역을 강화했다.
formalThe government strengthened quarantine to prevent the spread of the disease.
소문이 순식간에 확산해서 당황스러워.
informalI'm embarrassed because the rumor spread in an instant.
회사는 브랜드 인지도를 확산시키기 위해 광고를 늘렸다.
businessThe company increased advertising to spread brand awareness.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
확산 방지
prevention of spread
정보 확산
information diffusion
급격한 확산
rapid spread
Often Confused With
확대하다 is to increase the size/scale; 확산하다 is to spread out across a territory or population.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics involving global health, globalization, or social media.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '확산되다'. Both '확산하다' and '확산되다' are used, but '확산하다' can be both intransitive and transitive.
Memory Tip
Hwak-san: Think of a 'Hwak' (sudden) 'San' (mountain) of people catching something.
Word Origin
Hanja: 擴 (to expand) and 散 (to scatter).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
가짜 뉴스가 SNS를 통해 빠르게 ___ 있어 문제가 되고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확산하고
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