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宣读

xuān dú
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
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
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

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
dòu

comma

读
dú

to read out; to read aloud

宣
xuān

to declare (publicly)