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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
公开信gōngkāixìnopen letterHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #50889, Very Hard
gōngkāixìn(gong1kai1xin4)gong kai xin T1
  1. 1open letter
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March 24, 2026

公开信(公開信)gōngkāixìn(gong1kai1xin4)

An 公开信 (gōngkāixìn) is an open letter intended for public dissemination, often used to communicate opinions, requests, or statements to a wide audience. Commonly found in political, social, or organizational contexts, it serves to address issues transparently and invite public engagement or response.

Strokes17Frequency#50889DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, 公开信 has been historically significant in activism and social movements, often used by citizens to voice dissent or appeal for change in a transparent manner. This reflects the cultural value placed on collective dialogue in public spaces.

Memory tip

Think of 公开 (gōngkāi) as 'open' where '公' (gōng) represents 'public' and '开' (kāi) means 'to open'. Combine it with '信' (xìn), which means 'letter,' to visualize an 'open letter' that is publicly accessible, like opening a window to share your thoughts with everyone outside.

Meanings of 公开信

gōngkāixìn(gong1kai1xin4)
1open letter
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公开信Simplified
公開信Traditional
17Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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信 (xìn) vs 书 (shū): Use 公开信 when referring to an open letter specifically intended for public communication, while 信 is a general term for any letter, and 书 refers to a book or written document.

Usage Notes

Ensure to use 公开信 in contexts where you are addressing a public or group audience rather than a personal correspondence. It's often used formally, so avoid it in casual conversations. Be careful with the tone; it should remain respectful and constructive.

HSK Study Tips

While 公开信 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can help learners connect with common themes in HSK Level 4, such as discussing social issues or expressing opinions. Focus on understanding the components to build vocabulary around public discourse.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 公开信 with 私信 (sīxìn), which means private message, leading to miscommunication. Remember that 公开信 is intended for public sharing, not private correspondence.

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Component characters

公gōngpublic
HSK 64 strokes八
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开kāito open
HSK 14 strokes廾
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信xìnletter
HSK 39 strokes亻
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How to say open letter in Chinese

“open letter” in Chinese is公开信gōngkāixìn

An 公开信 (gōngkāixìn) is an open letter intended for public dissemination, often used to communicate opinions, requests, or statements to a wide audience. Commonly found in political, social, or organizational contexts, it serves to address issues transparently and invite public engagement or response.

When to use 公开信

Ensure to use 公开信 in contexts where you are addressing a public or group audience rather than a personal correspondence. It's often used formally, so avoid it in casual conversations. Be careful with the tone; it should remain respectful and constructive.

公开信 or something close to it

信 (xìn) vs 书 (shū): Use 公开信 when referring to an open letter specifically intended for public communication, while 信 is a general term for any letter, and 书 refers to a book or written document.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 公开信 with 私信 (sīxìn), which means private message, leading to miscommunication. Remember that 公开信 is intended for public sharing, not private correspondence.

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The purpose is to publicly express opinions or concerns, often aimed at influencing others or raising awareness on important issues.

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