问世

wèn shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to be published
2. to come out

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 推出 tuī chū 推出 tuī chū to push out 主动发布或使新产品等问世: to push out
• 诞生 dàn shēng 诞生 dàn shēng to be born 比喻事物产生，可用于作品等: to be born

Synonyms

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• 出版 chū bǎn 出版 chū bǎn to publish 用于书籍、杂志等被印刷并发行时: to publish
• 面世 miàn shì 面世 miàn shì to be published (of art, literary works etc) 指新产品、作品等首次出现: to be published (of art, literary works etc)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“问世”通常指事物首次与公众见面，不能用于再版或第二次出现的情况。

Formality

“问世”常用于书面语，口语中较少使用。

Example Sentences

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Child Words of 问世

• 问 问 wèn: to ask; to inquire
• 世 世 shì: life