B1 verb Neutral

覆盖

/fu˥˩ kaɪ˥˩/

To spread over or extend across an area; can refer to physical covering or the range of a service/topic.

Examples

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1

大雪覆盖了地面。

Heavy snow covered the ground.

2

这篇文章覆盖了所有的重点。

This article covers all the key points.

3

保险公司不覆盖这种类型的损失。

The insurance company does not cover this type of loss.

Word Family

Noun
覆盖面
Verb
覆盖
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Memory Tip

Think of '覆' (overturn/cover) and '盖' (lid/cover). Like putting a lid over a large area.

Quick Quiz

这家快递公司的业务___了全国所有的县城。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 覆盖

Examples

1

大雪覆盖了地面。

everyday

Heavy snow covered the ground.

2

这篇文章覆盖了所有的重点。

academic

This article covers all the key points.

3

保险公司不覆盖这种类型的损失。

business

The insurance company does not cover this type of loss.

4

森林覆盖率在逐年提高。

formal

The forest coverage rate is increasing year by year.

5

你的手机信号能覆盖到这里吗?

informal

Can your phone signal cover this area?

Word Family

Noun
覆盖面
Verb
覆盖

Common Collocations

网络覆盖 network coverage
森林覆盖 forest cover
覆盖范围 coverage area/scope
全面覆盖 total coverage
被...覆盖 be covered by...

Common Phrases

覆盖率

coverage rate

信号覆盖

signal coverage

服务覆盖

service coverage

Often Confused With

覆盖 vs 包含

包含 is to include as a part; 覆盖 emphasizes the extent or the act of spreading over.

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Usage Notes

Very common in geography, technology, and insurance contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '盖' for abstract things, but '覆盖' is better for range/scope.

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Memory Tip

Think of '覆' (overturn/cover) and '盖' (lid/cover). Like putting a lid over a large area.

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Word Origin

Combines two characters both meaning 'to cover'.

Grammar Patterns

覆盖 + noun 被...覆盖

Quick Quiz

这家快递公司的业务___了全国所有的县城。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 覆盖

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