Meanings of 公开
By ear
Play it, then pick what 公开 means.
About 公开
Podcast: 公开
Podcast: 公开
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 公开
公开 (gōngkāi) vs 宣布 (xuānbù) — choose 公开 when emphasizing the act of making information accessible to the public, rather than merely announcing it.
Be careful not to confuse 公开 with other similar terms like 发布 (fābù), which means 'to release' but may not imply public disclosure. 公开 is more formal, so use it in official contexts rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 公开课 (open class) and 公开信 (open letter).
As an HSK 5 word, 公开 connects with other terms related to communication and information sharing. Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and practice constructing sentences that involve public announcements or disclosures.
Learners often mistakenly use 公开 in informal settings, saying things like '我公开这个消息给朋友' (I publicly share this news with friends), which sounds overly formal. Instead, use a more casual phrase like '我告诉朋友这个消息' (I tell my friends this news).
Pronunciation of 公开
Drill the tone of 公开, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 公开 to you
Let me explain 公开 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 公开 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 公开?
Learning Lab
Knowing 公开 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say public in Chinese
“public” in Chinese is公开
公开 (gōngkāi) means 'to make public' or 'to publish.' It is commonly used in contexts where information, opinions, or actions are disclosed for general knowledge, such as government announcements, public events, or sharing personal information. The term conveys a sense of transparency and accessibility.
When to use 公开
Be careful not to confuse 公开 with other similar terms like 发布 (fābù), which means 'to release' but may not imply public disclosure. 公开 is more formal, so use it in official contexts rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 公开课 (open class) and 公开信 (open letter).
公开 or something close to it
公开 (gōngkāi) vs 宣布 (xuānbù) — choose 公开 when emphasizing the act of making information accessible to the public, rather than merely announcing it.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 公开 in informal settings, saying things like '我公开这个消息给朋友' (I publicly share this news with friends), which sounds overly formal. Instead, use a more casual phrase like '我告诉朋友这个消息' (I tell my friends this news).
Write 公开
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 公开 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar patterns of 公开
公开 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. 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.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
他们发行一定数量的可____交易的股票。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
Example sentences for 公开 (10)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 公开?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 公开
公开 refers to public information, while 私人 (sīrén) means private. They represent opposing concepts regarding accessibility.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 公开?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.