普及
To make something widely available or known to the general public; to popularize or universalize.
Examples
3 of 5政府致力于普及义务教育。
The government is committed to universalizing compulsory education.
智能手机已经非常普及了。
Smartphones have become very popular.
这种科学知识应当向大众普及。
This scientific knowledge should be popularized to the public.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pǔ (universal) + Jí (reach) = reaching everyone universally.
Quick Quiz
高等教育的___使更多人有机会进入大学。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 普及
Examples
政府致力于普及义务教育。
formalThe government is committed to universalizing compulsory education.
智能手机已经非常普及了。
everydaySmartphones have become very popular.
这种科学知识应当向大众普及。
academicThis scientific knowledge should be popularized to the public.
电子支付在中国的普及率很高。
businessThe penetration rate of mobile payment in China is very high.
这玩意儿现在可普及了。
informalThis thing is everywhere now.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
科普
popular science (short for kēxué pǔjí)
全民普及
universal for all people
普及程度
level of popularity
Often Confused With
Pǔtōng is an adjective (common/ordinary); Pǔjí is a verb (to popularize) or noun (popularity).
Usage Notes
Often used for education, technology, or scientific knowledge reaching the masses.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it to describe a person being popular; use 'shòu huānyíng' instead.
Memory Tip
Pǔ (universal) + Jí (reach) = reaching everyone universally.
Word Origin
From 'pǔ' (universal) and 'jí' (to reach).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects China's rapid modernization where 'pǔjí' of tech and education are national priorities.
Quick Quiz
高等教育的___使更多人有机会进入大学。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 普及
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