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告示 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
告示gàoshiannouncementHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #15992, Very Hard
gàoshi(gao4shi5) T4
  1. 1announcement
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March 24, 2026

告示gàoshi(gao4shi5)

告示 (gào shì) refers to an announcement or notice that is officially communicated to the public. It is commonly used in contexts such as public notices, bulletins, or any formal information dissemination, often found in places like schools, governmental offices, or community centers.

Strokes12Frequency#15992DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, public announcements are commonly posted in visible locations, especially in communities and workplaces, indicating the importance of transparency and information sharing in societal interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'gavel' (sounds like 'gao') that strikes down to make an important announcement (告示). The character 告 (gào) resembles a person speaking, while 示 (shì) hints at showing or displaying information to the public.

Meanings of 告示

gàoshi(gao4shi5)
1announcement
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About 告示

告示Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 告示

Quick Contrast

通知 (tōng zhī) vs 告示 (gào shì): Use 通知 when referring to a notification or message directed to specific individuals or groups, while 告示 is for public announcements.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 告示 with similar terms like 通知 (tōng zhī), which means notification. 告示 is more formal and public, while 通知 can be personal. This term is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 告示 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above, as it relates to understanding formal communications. Focus on recognizing its components and usage in context to enhance vocabulary related to announcements and notifications.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 告示 with 通知, thinking they can be used interchangeably. For example, saying '我发了一个告示给我的朋友' (I sent an announcement to my friend) is incorrect; it should be '我发了一个通知给我的朋友'.

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Component Characters

告gàoto tell
HSK 77 strokes口
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示shìto show
5 strokes示
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How to say announcement in Chinese

“announcement” in Chinese is告示gàoshi

告示 (gào shì) refers to an announcement or notice that is officially communicated to the public. It is commonly used in contexts such as public notices, bulletins, or any formal information dissemination, often found in places like schools, governmental offices, or community centers.

When to use 告示

Be careful not to confuse 告示 with similar terms like 通知 (tōng zhī), which means notification. 告示 is more formal and public, while 通知 can be personal. This term is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

告示 or something close to it

通知 (tōng zhī) vs 告示 (gào shì): Use 通知 when referring to a notification or message directed to specific individuals or groups, while 告示 is for public announcements.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 告示 with 通知, thinking they can be used interchangeably. For example, saying '我发了一个告示给我的朋友' (I sent an announcement to my friend) is incorrect; it should be '我发了一个通知给我的朋友'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 告示

No, 告示 is more formal and is typically used in written contexts for public announcements.

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