The Chinese word 普遍 means “universal” or “widespread”. It is often used to describe something that is common or prevalent throughout a particular region or group of people. For example, you might say that a certain type of food is 普遍 in a certain area, or that a particular belief or practice is 普遍 among a particular group of people. It can also be used to describe something that is generally accepted or recognized as true.
Translation
Adjective: universal, general
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这种现象在全球普遍存在 | zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng zài quánqiú pǔbiàn cúnzài | This phenomenon is universally present worldwide |
| 这种观点在学术界并不普遍 | zhè zhǒng guāndiǎn zài xuéshù jiè bìng bù pǔbiàn | This viewpoint is not widely accepted in the academic community |
| 对于这个问题，普遍存在两种不同的看法 | duìyú zhège wèntí, pǔbiàn cúnzài liǎng zhǒng bùtóng de kànfǎ | There are two different opinions that are widely held regarding this issue |
| 这种现象在年轻人中尤为普遍 | zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng zài niánqīngrén zhōng yóu wéi pǔbiàn | This phenomenon is particularly common among young people |
| 这种药品在医院很普遍 | zhè zhǒng yàopǐn zài yīyuàn hěn pǔbiàn | This medicine is widely used in hospitals |
| 在这个国家，贫困现象普遍存在 | zài zhège guójiā, pínkùn xiànxiàng pǔbiàn cúnzài | Poverty is a widespread phenomenon in this country |
| 他的观点虽然不普遍，但是却很有道理 | tā de guāndiǎn suīrán bù pǔbiàn, dànshì què hěn yǒu dàolǐ | Although his viewpoint is not widely accepted, it is very reasonable |
HSK
普遍 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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