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March 24, 2026
出版chūbǎn(chu1ban3)
出版 (chū bǎn) means 'to publish' or 'to come off the press.' It is commonly used in contexts related to books, newspapers, and any printed material. The term implies the act of making written works available to the public, often through formal channels.
Frequency#3577DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the publishing industry has a rich history and is closely tied to the spread of knowledge, especially during the imperial examination period when books were crucial for education. The modern publishing landscape includes both traditional print and digital formats.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'book' (书) emerging from a 'press' (印刷机) as if it is 'coming out' (出) into the world. The '出' looks like an arrow pointing out, reminding you of the action of publishing something outward.
Meanings of 出版
chūbǎn(chu1ban3)
1to publish
2to come off the press
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About 出版
出版Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3577Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
印刷 (yìnshuā) - use 出版 when referring to the act of making a work available to the public, while 印刷 focuses specifically on the printing process.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'book' (书) emerging from a 'press' (印刷机) as if it is 'coming out' (出) into the world. The '出' looks like an arrow pointing out, reminding you of the action of publishing something outward.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 出版, as it is generally formal and used in the publishing industry. Common collocations include 出版社 (publishing house) and 出版物 (published materials). Avoid using it in everyday informal conversations where simpler terms may suffice.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 出版 connects to other terms related to media and communication, such as 书 (book) and 文章 (article). Focus on its usage in phrases and combining it with other vocabulary related to literature and publishing.
Cultural Note
In China, the publishing industry has a rich history and is closely tied to the spread of knowledge, especially during the imperial examination period when books were crucial for education. The modern publishing landscape includes both traditional print and digital formats.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 出版 with 发表 (to express or publish in a broader sense) and use them interchangeably. Remember, 出版 specifically refers to publishing printed works, while 发表 is more general and can refer to sharing opinions or articles.
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Grammar Patterns of 出版
出版 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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关于我们的____目的存在着某些误解。
There has been some misunder-standing of our publishing aims.
Example Sentences for 出版 (10)
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1
关于我们的出版目的存在着某些误解。
guān yú wǒ mén de chū bǎn mù de cún zài zháo mǒu xiē wù jiě。
There has been some misunder-standing of our publishing aims.
2
作者们不了解出版界的实际情况，这是人所共知的。
zuò zhě mén bù le jiě chū bǎn jiè de shí jì qíng kuàng， ， zhè shì rén suǒ gòng zhī。
Authors are famously ignorant about the realities of publishing.
3
尽管是10年前出版的，这本书仍值得大力推荐。
jìn guǎn shì10 10 nián qián chū bǎn， de ， zhè běn shū réng zhí dé dà lì。
Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended.
4
公司名录大全每季度出版一次。
gōng sī míng lù dà quán měi jì dù chū bǎn yī cì。
A full listing of the companies will be published quarterly.
5
他通过网络把作品发给了出版商。
tā tōng guò wǎng luò bǎ zuò pǐn fā gěi le chū bǎn shāng。
The guide is being translated into several languages for publication near Christmas.
7
他决定无论如何都要出版那部手稿。
tā jué dìng wú lùn rú hé dū yào chū bǎn nà bù shǒu gǎo。
He had decided to publish the manuscript no matter what.
8
小说在出版市场上占了很大的份额。
xiǎo shuō zài chū bǎn shì cháng shàng zhān le hěn dà de fèn é。
Fiction takes up a large slice of the publishing market.
9
她的出版商想让她在小说中增添些性描写以吸引读者。
tā de chū bǎn shāng xiǎng ràng tā zài xiǎo shuō zhōng zēng tiān xiē xìng miáo xiě yǐ xī yǐn dú zhě。
Her publisher wants her to spice up her stories with sex.
10
17家出版社回绝了这部手稿，直到詹克斯看到了它的潜在价值。
17 17 jiā chū bǎn shè huí jué le zhè bù shǒu， gǎo ， zhí dào zhān kè sī kàn dào le tā de qián zài。
Seventeen publishers rejected the manuscript before Jenks saw its potential.
Cultural Notes for 出版
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the publishing industry has a rich history and is closely tied to the spread of knowledge, especially during the imperial examination period when books were crucial for education. The modern publishing landscape includes both traditional print and digital formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出版
出版 refers to the act of publishing or producing written works, while 发行 refers to the distribution or circulation of those works to the public.
Yes, 出版 can be used for both print and digital publications, including online articles.
Yes, 出版 is typically used in formal contexts related to the publishing industry.
