宣 (xuān) - to declare & to announce

宣Tone 1

xuān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

信嫣

宣 · xuān

to declare;

to announce;

to proclaim;

to spread;

to make known publicly;

imperial edict.

to declareto announceto proclaim

Usage highlights

to declareto proclaimto publicizeto ventilateimperial edictto express

Synonyms

  • 布— to announce; to declare
  • 告— to tell; to inform
  • 诏— imperial decree; to proclaim

Antonyms

  • 隐— to conceal; to hide
  • 藏— to hide; to conceal
  • 秘— secret; confidential

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor issued an imperial edict (宣旨).
  • They announced the results of the competition (宣布结果).
  • This room is well-ventilated (这个房间很宣畅).
  • We need to publicize this event widely (宣传这个活动).

Collocations

  • to declare(宣布)
  • to proclaim(宣告)
  • to publicize(宣传)
  • to ventilate(宣畅)
  • imperial edict(宣旨)
  • to express(宣发)

Idioms

  • To make a solemn declaration(郑重宣言)
  • To publicize and educate(宣传教育)
  • To announce one's candidacy(宣布参选)
  • Heartfelt words(心照不宣)
  • Unspoken understanding(不言而宣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the spacious main hall of ancient Chinese palaces where imperial decrees were announced.
  • Associated with imperial authority and the dissemination of official information throughout Chinese history.
  • The character appears in many historical documents related to government proclamations and imperial communications.

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