English–Chinese
“declaration” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxuān yán
Example
他们发表了宣言，要求改革。tā men fā biǎo le xuān yán yāo qiú gǎi gé
They issued a declaration calling for reform.
How to say “declaration” in Chinese
“Declaration” in Chinese is 宣言 (xuān yán).
A formal public expression that puts a person, group, or country on record about its position, decision, or demand.
Example sentences with 宣言
两国领导人在峰会上签署了联合宣言，表示愿意共同应对气候变化。liǎng guó líng dǎo rén zài fēng huì shàng qiān shǔ le lián hé xuān yán biǎo shì yuàn yì gòng tóng yìng duì qì hòu biàn huà
The leaders of the two countries signed a joint declaration at the summit, expressing their willingness to address climate change together.
Tips for using 宣言
- In everyday conversation, this word usually belongs to a government, group, or movement, so it sounds too formal for a casual personal opinion.