Chinese Conversation · Level 69
90 words
Chinese word
公示
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng shì
Meaning
- verbmake public
Example
政府在官网上公示了名单。zhèng fǔ zài guān wǎng shàng gōng shì le míng dān
The government made the list public on its official website.
More examples
学校已在校内公示了考试成绩。xué xiào yǐ zài xiào nèi gōng shì le kǎo shì chéng jì
The school has already posted the exam results on campus.
Core concept
An official source places information or a decision where everyone can inspect it.
Common phrases
公示名单gōng shì míng dān
post the list
公示结果gōng shì jié guǒ
post the results
公示信息gōng shì xìn xī
post the information
Similar words
公布gōng bù: Making information or a decision officially known to the public through a statement or document.
发布fā bù: Sending out official information or a document for broad public awareness.
宣布xuān bù: Announcing a decision, policy, or other important matter in a formal public statement.
通告tōng gào: Announcing a matter publicly through an official notice or written posting.
Definition in Chinese
官方以公开的方式把某些资料或决定公布出来，供公众查阅。guān fāng yǐ gōng kāi de fāng shì bǎ mǒu xiē zī liào huò jué dìng gōng bù chū lái gōng gōng zhòng chá yuè
Word origin
公示 (gōngshì, "make public") combines 公 (gōng, "public") with 示 (shì, "show"), giving the compound the image of showing something in the public sphere.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this verb mainly appears in formal written notices and website postings, not when a friend shares personal news.