Usage of '宣布'
'宣布' is a formal verb used to officially declare or announce important information, decisions, or policies. It often appears in contexts involving governments, companies, or public figures making official statements.
Common contexts
- Official announcements by organizations or authorities
- Public declarations of decisions or policies
- Formal notifications to the public or specific groups
Collocations and patterns
- 宣布政策 (announce policy): used when a government or organization makes a new policy public
- 宣布决定 (declare a decision): used when someone formally states their choice or plan
- 正式宣布 (officially announce): emphasizes the formal nature of the announcement
Notes
'宣布' is more formal than words like '说' or '告诉' and is typically used in written or formal spoken Chinese. It is not used for casual or private conversations. Avoid confusing it with '通知', which means to notify but may not carry the same formal declaration nuance.