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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
公告gōnggàopostHSK 6, n, 11 strokes, rank #11026, Hard
公告gōnggàoannouncementHSK 6, n, 11 strokes, rank #11026, Hard
gōnggào(gong1gao4)gong gao T1
  1. 1post
  2. 2announcement
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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.

Strokes11Frequency#11026DifficultyHard
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
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11026Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 公告

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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.

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.

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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Component Characters

公gōngpublic
HSK 64 strokes八
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告gàoto tell
HSK 77 strokes口
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How to say post in Chinese

“post” in Chinese is公告gōnggào

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.

When to use 公告

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.

公告 or something close to it

通知 (tōngzhī) - use 通知 when referring to a notification that may not be as formal or widely disseminated as 公告.

What learners get wrong

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。

suǒyǒu de zhǐshì biāozhì hé gōnggào dōu bèi yì chéng le yīngyǔ hé xībānyáyǔ。

All the signs and announcements were rendered in English and Spanish.
2
因特网是世界上最大的计算机公告系统。

yīn tè wǎng shì shìjiè shàng zuì dà de jìsuànjī gōnggào xìtǒng。

The Internet is the largest computer bulletin board in the world.
3
他的笑脸出现在T恤衫、公告牌和海报上面。

tā de xiàoliǎn chūxiàn zàiT xù shān、 gōnggào pái hé hǎibào shàngmiàn。

His smiling face appears on T-shirts, billboards, and posters.
4
下午3点30分发布了公告,称总统已经暂时脱离危险。

xiàwǔ3 diǎn30 fēnfā bù le gōnggào, chèn zǒngtǒng yǐjīng zànshí tuōlí wēixiǎn。

At 30 p.m. a bulletin was released announcing that the president was out of immediate danger.
5
下午3点30分发布了公告,称总统已经暂时脱离危险。

xiàwǔ3 diǎn30 fēnfā bù le gōnggào, chèn zǒngtǒng yǐjīng zànshí tuōlí wēixiǎn。

At 30 p.m. a bulletin was released announcing that the president was out of immediate danger.
6
数百人挤在一台晶体管收音机周围收听公告。

shù bǎi rén jǐ zài yī tái jīng tǐ guǎn shōuyīnjī zhōuwéi shōutīng gōnggào。

Hundreds of people huddled around a single transistor radio listening to the announcement.

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You can use 公告 in formal settings, such as government communications, corporate announcements, or public notices.

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