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March 24, 2026
公告gōnggào(gong1gao4)
公告 (gōnggào) refers to a formal announcement or notice, often made public to inform people of important information, decisions, or events. It is commonly used in governmental, organizational, or business contexts, signifying official communication meant for a wide audience.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, public announcements are often seen as crucial for maintaining transparency, especially within organizations and the government. The practice of issuing 公告 is deeply rooted in the importance of collective awareness and social responsibility.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'gong' sounding off to announce something important, and then a 'gavel' coming down to signify authority and formality. Together, 'gong' + 'gavel' = 公告, a formal announcement that carries weight.
Meanings of 公告
gōnggào(gong1gao4)
1post
2announcement
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About 公告
公告Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11026Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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通知 (tōngzhī) - use 通知 when referring to a notification that may not be as formal or widely disseminated as 公告.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'gong' sounding off to announce something important, and then a 'gavel' coming down to signify authority and formality. Together, 'gong' + 'gavel' = 公告, a formal announcement that carries weight.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 公告, as it is typically formal and not used in casual conversations. Common collocations include '发布公告' (to issue an announcement) and '查看公告' (to check the announcement). Avoid using it for informal notices, which may be expressed with simpler terms.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 公告 connects with other formal vocabulary related to communication and information dissemination, such as 通知 (tōngzhī, notice) and 报告 (bàogào, report). Focus on understanding its usage in formal documents and announcements.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, public announcements are often seen as crucial for maintaining transparency, especially within organizations and the government. The practice of issuing 公告 is deeply rooted in the importance of collective awareness and social responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 公告 with 通知, assuming they are interchangeable. However, 公告 is more formal, while 通知 can be used in casual contexts. For example, saying '我发了一个公告给朋友' (I issued an announcement to my friend) is incorrect; it should be '我发了一个通知给朋友'.
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Grammar Patterns of 公告
公告 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.
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所有的指示标志和____都被译成了英语和西班牙语。
All the signs and announcements were rendered in English and Spanish.
Example Sentences for 公告 (6)
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所有的指示标志和公告都被译成了英语和西班牙语。
suǒ yǒu de zhǐ shì biāo zhì hé gōng gào dū bèi yì chéng le yīng yǔ hé xī bān yá yǔ。
All the signs and announcements were rendered in English and Spanish.
Hundreds of people huddled around a single transistor radio listening to the announcement.
Cultural Notes for 公告
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, public announcements are often seen as crucial for maintaining transparency, especially within organizations and the government. The practice of issuing 公告 is deeply rooted in the importance of collective awareness and social responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions about 公告
You can use 公告 in formal settings, such as government communications, corporate announcements, or public notices.
Not exactly; while both mean notice, 公告 is more formal and public, while 通知 can also refer to private notices.
It is pronounced as gōng gào, with the first tone on 'gong' and the fourth tone on 'gao'.
