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颁布 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
颁布bānbùto issueHSK 7, v, rank #18106, Hard
颁布bānbùto proclaimHSK 7, v, rank #18106, Hard
颁布bānbùto enact (laws, decrees etc)HSK 7, v, rank #18106, Hard
bānbù(ban1bu4) T1
  1. 1to issue
  2. 2to proclaim
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March 24, 2026
颁布(頒布)bānbù(ban1bu4)

The verb 颁布 (bānbù) refers to the formal act of issuing or proclaiming laws, regulations, or decrees by an authority. It is commonly used in legal, governmental, and organizational contexts, often indicating a significant change or establishment of new rules.

Frequency#18106DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

颁布 is often associated with significant historical events in China, such as the promulgation of new laws during the reform periods, reflecting the government's changing policies and its impact on society.

Memory Tip

Think of 颁 as a 'ban' on something and 布 as 'fabric' that spreads the news. Imagine a ruler holding up a fabric banner to announce new laws, making it easy to remember that it’s about issuing proclamations.

Meanings of 颁布

bānbù(ban1bu4)
1to issue
2to proclaim
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About 颁布

颁布Simplified
頒布Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#18106Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 颁布

Quick Contrast

发布 (fābù) is used for announcing or releasing information more generally, while 颁布 (bānbù) specifically refers to the formal issuance of laws or regulations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 颁 as a 'ban' on something and 布 as 'fabric' that spreads the news. Imagine a ruler holding up a fabric banner to announce new laws, making it easy to remember that it’s about issuing proclamations.

Usage Notes

This word is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or government announcements. Be careful not to confuse it with similar verbs like 发布 (fābù), which means 'to release' or 'to publish' without the legal connotation.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 颁布 connects to other words related to governance and law, such as 法律 (fǎlǜ - law) and 政府 (zhèngfǔ - government). Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and how it relates to other legal terms.

Cultural Note

颁布 is often associated with significant historical events in China, such as the promulgation of new laws during the reform periods, reflecting the government's changing policies and its impact on society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 颁布 with 发布, using them interchangeably in informal contexts. For instance, saying '我今天要颁布新闻' (I will issue news today) is incorrect; it should be '我今天要发布新闻'.

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Component Characters

bānto promulgate
HSK 610 strokes
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to announce
HSK 65 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 颁布

颁布 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.

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1741年,叶卡捷琳娜大帝____法令,允许佛教的存在。

In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.

Example Sentences for 颁布 (2)

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1741年,叶卡捷琳娜大帝颁布法令,允许佛教的存在。

1741 1741, nián , yè kǎ jié lín nà dà dì bān bù, fǎ líng , yǔn xǔ fó jiào。

In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.
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这项规定是在安东尼皇帝颁布的法令中提出的。

zhè xiàng guī dìng shì zài ān dōng ní huáng dì bān bù de fǎ líng zhōng tí chū de。

This rule is set forth in the rescript of the Emperor Antoninus.

Cultural Notes for 颁布

🏮Cultural insight

颁布 is often associated with significant historical events in China, such as the promulgation of new laws during the reform periods, reflecting the government's changing policies and its impact on society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 颁布

While it is primarily used for laws and regulations, it can also refer to the issuing of formal announcements or decrees.