公告
gōng gào HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

公司发布了重要公告。
Gōngsī fābù le zhòngyào gōnggào.
The company issued an important announcement.
公告内容需要仔细阅读。
Gōnggào nèiróng xūyào zǐxì yuèdú.
The content of the notice needs to be read carefully.
政府公告解释了新政策。
Zhèngfǔ gōnggào jiěshì le xīn zhèngcè.
The government announcement explained the new policy.
公告贴在那里。
Gōnggào tiē zài nàlǐ.
The notice is posted there.
我读了公告。
Wǒ dúle gōnggào.
I read the announcement.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 公 (gōng) means 'public' or 'official,' and 告 (gào) means 'to tell' or 'to inform.' Together, they literally mean 'public telling'—an official public notice. Think of it as an 'official announcement' made to everyone.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and is primarily used in written contexts, such as in official documents, websites, newspapers, or posted notices. It is common in government, corporate, educational, or institutional settings to announce policies, events, or important updates. It is less common in casual spoken conversation.

📖 Grammar Points

公告 is typically used as a noun, often as the object of verbs like 发布 (fābù, to issue) or 张贴 (zhāngtiē, to post). It can also modify other nouns, e.g., 公告内容 (announcement content). It is not commonly used as a verb.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese society, 公告 are commonly seen on physical bulletin boards (公告栏) in communities, schools, or workplaces, as well as online. They reflect a formal, authoritative channel of communication, and people are expected to pay attention to them for important updates.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to similar words: 通知 (tōngzhī) is more general for 'notice' or 'notification' and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often for smaller-scale or personal information. 通告 (tōnggào) is also formal but can function as a verb ('to announce') and may imply broader circulation. 公告 is specifically a noun for official public announcements.

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