泛
float; exude; extensive; shallow; flood
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to float; drift on water
formalUsed in formal literary contexts, often referring to objects floating on water.
The poet sailed a small boat floating on the lake.
Life is like floating duckweed, gatherings and partings are always unpredictable.
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Layers of ripples are floating on the river surface.
The phenomenon of floating up of settled dregs must be stopped.
Tourists are taking bamboo rafts to float along the Lijiang River.
verb
to show; to emit; to exude
Used to describe subtle appearance of color, smell or emotion, commonly used in daily spoken and written language.
Hearing the good news, a blush appeared on her face.
This dish emits a rich fragrance.
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When nervous, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Low-quality liquor emits a pungent alcohol smell.
There is a trace of tiredness in his eyes.
adjective
general; broad; extensive
formalUsed to describe wide scope or non-specific targeting, often used in formal writing and academic contexts.
This article is a general discussion of ancient Chinese literature.
The teacher only pointed to several key points generally without detailed explanation.
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We can have a general talk about future plans.
Economic cooperation in the Pan-Pacific region is strengthening.
The Pan American Games are a comprehensive sports event in the Americas.
adjective
shallow; superficial; not deep
Used to describe knowledge, understanding or arguments that lack depth, often used in critical or evaluative contexts.
His understanding of this issue is too shallow.
The content of this book is a bit superficial and lacks practical cases.
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His speech was just general talk without substantive content.
Don't make superficial criticism, put forward specific improvement suggestions.
This report is too general and needs further refinement.
verb
to flood; to overflow
Most commonly used to describe river flooding, now also used metaphorically to describe bad things spreading excessively.
Residents in the Yellow River flood zone need to move in time.
Many southern provinces suffered flood disasters last summer.
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False information is flooding the internet.
This low-lying area will flood every rainy season.
In recent years, pirated books have flooded the market.