宣读

xuān dú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to read out loud to an audience
2. a prepared speech (e.g. to a party conference)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 朗读 lǎng dú 朗读 lǎng dú to read aloud both mean to read aloud, but 朗读 is for any reading aloud, 宣读 is specifically for formally announcing a document or statement: to read aloud
• 宣布 xuān bù 宣布 xuān bù to declare 宣布 is to announce or declare something publicly; 宣读 is specifically the act of reading the document aloud: to declare

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with documents such as 声明 (statement), 判决书 (court verdict), or 名单 (list of names). The object is typically a written document that is read aloud formally.

Formality

Extremely formal; used only for official proclamations, court verdicts, or authoritative statements. In casual contexts, use 念 or 读 instead.

Example Sentences

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法官在法庭上 宣读 判决书。

The judge read out the verdict in court.

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Child Words of 宣读

• 读 读 dòu: comma
• 读 读 dú: to read out; to read aloud
• 宣 宣 xuān: to declare (publicly)