发行

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Usage of 发行

The verb 发行 (fāxíng) primarily means "to publish" or "to issue," commonly used for books, newspapers, magazines, official documents, or identification cards. It implies the formal distribution or release of printed or official materials to the public.

Common contexts

Collocations and patterns

  • 发行 (publish a new book): used when a publisher releases a new title.
  • 发行证件 (issue documents): used in official/government contexts.
  • 发行 (circulation volume): refers to the number of copies distributed.

Notes

  • 发行 is formal and often used in written or official contexts.
  • It differs from 出版 (chūbǎn), which focuses more on the publishing process, while 发行 emphasizes the distribution or issuance.
  • Avoid confusing 发行 with , which means "to distribute" but usually refers to money, benefits, or materials rather than publications.

Understanding 发行 helps learners talk about publishing and issuing documents accurately in formal and media-related conversations.

Example Sentences

This company plans to publish a new book next month.

The government issued new ID cards.

This newspaper publishes 100,000 copies daily.