公告

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Meaning and Usage

The word 公告 (gōnggào) refers to an official public announcement or notice, often posted in public places or issued by organizations and governments. It is used to inform people about important information such as rules, schedules, or events.

Common Contexts

You will often see 公告 in contexts like schools, companies, or government offices where formal information needs to be communicated clearly and officially.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 公告 (tiē gōnggào): to post an announcement, commonly used when putting notices on walls or bulletin boards.
  • 发布公告 (fābù gōnggào): to issue or release an announcement, often used by organizations or authorities.
  • 公告 (gōnggào lán): bulletin board, a place where announcements are displayed.

Nuances

Using 公告 implies a formal and public communication, different from informal messages or private notifications. It is usually written and intended for a wide audience.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 公告 with 通知 (tōngzhī), which can be less formal and used for notifications or messages that might be private or directed to a smaller group.

Example Sentences

A new exam announcement was posted at the school entrance.

The company issued an announcement about the holiday schedule.

The government notified citizens of new traffic regulations through an