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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.
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.
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.
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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How to say to publish in Chinese
“to publish” in Chinese is出版
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.
When to use 出版
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.
出版 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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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.
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