What does 普及 mean in Chinese?

普及 (pǔ jí) means "to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular; universal; ubiquitous; pervasive" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 5.

How do you pronounce 普及?

普及 is pronounced "pǔ jí" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 普及?

普及 is an HSK 5 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 5 on the new one.

What characters make up 普及?

普及 is made up of the characters 普, 及. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 普及?

You can practice writing 普及 using our stroke order tool.

普及 (pǔ jí), to spread extensively

普及

pǔ jí

to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular

HSK 5 Was HSK 6verb

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普及

Definitions

(verb) to spread extensively
to generalize
widespread
popular
universal
ubiquitous
pervasive

Example Sentences

智能手机已经普及了。

Zhìnéng shǒujī yǐjīng pǔjí le

Smartphones have become widespread

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普遍(pǔ biàn)· universal

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民权主义(mín quán zhǔ yì)· democracy

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民变峰起(mín biàn fēng qǐ)· seething discontent (idiom); widespread popular grievances

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 5
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 3 list

普及: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 5 on the new one. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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