发布

fā bù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to release
2. to issue
3. to announce
4. to distribute
5. also written 發布|发布[fā bù]

Word relationships

Related words

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• 颁布 bān bù 颁布 bān bù to issue Specifically for issuing laws, decrees, or official documents by authorities (e.g., 发布法令 vs. 颁布法令).: to issue
• 发行 fā xíng 发行 fā xíng to publish For distributing or issuing publications, currency, or securities (e.g., 发布刊物 vs. 发行刊物).: to publish

Synonyms

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• 发表 fā biǎo 发表 fā biǎo to issue When announcing statements, opinions, or results (e.g., 发布声明 vs. 发表声明).: to issue
• 宣布 xuān bù 宣布 xuān bù to declare For formally making known a decision or plan to the public (e.g., 发布消息 vs. 宣布消息).: to declare

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 新闻 (news), 消息 (information), 声明 (statement), 通知 (notice); not used with personal opinions or emotions.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 发行 (issue/distribute) which is for physical or financial items; 发布 is for announcements or digital content.

Example Sentences

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公司昨天 发布 了新产品。

The company released a new product yesterday.

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Words Containing 发布

• 发布会 发布会 fā bù huì: news conference
• 新闻发布会 新闻发布会 xīn wén fā bù huì: news conference

Child Words of 发布

• 布 布 bù: cloth
• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair