Definition
科普 is short for 科学普及 ('science popularization'). You can use it as a noun, meaning 'popular science' (often as a modifier, e.g., 科普节目 'popular science program'), or as a verb, meaning 'to explain a complex topic in simple, accessible terms'. As a verb, it's common in spoken Chinese with 一下 (科普一下) or directly taking an object.
verb
(colloquial) to explain (a complex or scientific topic) in simplelayperson's termsto popularize science
Examples
- 科普？Nǐ néng gěi wǒ kē pǔ yíxià zhège dàolǐ ma?Can you explain this principle to me in simple terms?
- 科普。Wǒ gěi dàjiā kē pǔ yíxià zěnme yùfáng gǎnmào.Let me explain in simple terms how to prevent colds.
- 科普。Tā jīng jīngcháng zài wǎngshàng kē pǔ jiànkāng zhīshi.He often explains health knowledge in simple terms online.
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