泛滥 fàn làn

to spread unchecked; to inundate; to overflow (the banks)

HSK 6

Word data

HSK 6
Frequency 16164th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to spread unchecked
  2. 2. to inundate
  3. 3. to overflow (the banks)
  4. 4. to be in flood

Characters

Character Meaning
泛 fàn HSK 5
general; extensive; to float
滥 làn HSK 6
indiscriminate; excessive; overflowing