spread in Chinese
spread in Chinese is 延伸 — spread means to open something out so it covers a wider area.
spread in Chinese
延伸
Pronounced: yán shēn
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
What does "spread" mean?
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verb To open something out so it covers a wider area.
"We spread a blanket on the grass and unpacked the picnic."
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verb To become more widely known, present, or transmitted.
"News of the school's closure spread quickly around the village."
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verb To coat something with a thin layer of a substance.
"She spread a thin layer of glue over the back of the paper."
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noun A soft food meant to be smeared on bread, such as jam or butter.
"I prefer a low-fat spread on my sandwiches instead of butter."
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spread in a sentence
- We spread a blanket on the grass and unpacked the picnic.
- She spread the map across the table.
- News of the school's closure spread quickly around the village.
- The rumour spread through the office within hours.
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What is "spread" in Chinese?
"spread" in Chinese is 延伸. spread means: To open something out so it covers a wider area.
How do you pronounce 延伸?
"spread" in Chinese is 延伸, pronounced "yán shēn".
How do you use "spread" in a sentence?
Example: "We spread a blanket on the grass and unpacked the picnic." In Chinese, "spread" is 延伸.
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