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刊登 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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刊登
kāndēng
to carry a story
HSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #9608, Very Hard
刊登
kāndēng
to publish (in a newspaper or magazine)
HSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #9608, Very Hard
kāndēng(kan1deng1)kan deng T1
1to carry a story
2to publish (in a newspaper or magazine)
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March 24, 2026
刊登kāndēng(kan1deng1)
刊登 (kān dēng) means to publish or carry a story in a newspaper or magazine. It is often used in the context of journalism and media, indicating the act of making information available to the public through print or digital formats. The term conveys a sense of formal publication rather than casual sharing.
Strokes17Frequency#9608DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In China, media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, and 刊登 is often associated with government or official narratives. Understanding how stories are published can provide insight into the cultural context of media consumption in Chinese society.
Memory tip
Imagine a newspaper (刊) and a bright light (登) shining on a new story. Visualize someone proudly placing a headline on a stand, as if they are 'lighting up' the news for everyone to see. This imagery connects the act of publishing with the idea of highlighting important information.
Meanings of 刊登
kāndēng(kan1deng1)
1to carry a story
2to publish (in a newspaper or magazine)
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About 刊登
刊登Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9608Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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发表 (fābiǎo) - use 刊登 when referring specifically to publication in newspapers or magazines, while 发表 is more general and can refer to publishing in various contexts.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 刊登 with similar terms like 发布 (fā bù), which means to release or announce more generally. 刊登 is more formal and specifically relates to print media. It's commonly used in news articles and official announcements.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 刊登 is useful for students looking to engage with media and news articles in Chinese. Focus on its usage in sentences and practice with related vocabulary such as 报纸 (bàozhǐ - newspaper) and 杂志 (zázhì - magazine) to expand your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 刊登 with 发布, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我刊登了一个新产品' (I published a new product) is incorrect; it should be '我发布了一个新产品' (I released a new product).
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刊登 (kān dēng) means to publish or carry a story in a newspaper or magazine. It is often used in the context of journalism and media, indicating the act of making information available to the public through print or digital formats. The term conveys a sense of formal publication rather than casual sharing.
When to use 刊登
Be careful not to confuse 刊登 with similar terms like 发布 (fā bù), which means to release or announce more generally. 刊登 is more formal and specifically relates to print media. It's commonly used in news articles and official announcements.
刊登 or something close to it
发表 (fābiǎo) - use 刊登 when referring specifically to publication in newspapers or magazines, while 发表 is more general and can refer to publishing in various contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 刊登 with 发布, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我刊登了一个新产品' (I published a new product) is incorrect; it should be '我发布了一个新产品' (I released a new product).
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Grammar patterns of 刊登
刊登 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 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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各家报纸都以整个头版醒目地____了这一报道。
The newspapers splashed the story all over their front pages.
Example sentences for 刊登 (10)
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各家报纸都以整个头版醒目地刊登了这一报道。
gè jiā bàozhǐ dōu yǐ zhěnggè tóu bǎn xǐngmù dì kāndēng le zhè yī bàodào。
The newspapers splashed the story all over their front pages.
2
《卫报》的头版刊登了两国外交部长的一张合影。
《 wèi bào》 de tóu bǎn kāndēng le liǎng guówài jiāo bùzhǎng de yī zhāng héyǐng。
The Guardian's front page carries a photograph of the two foreign ministers.
3
这一请求刊登在今天全国各大报纸的启事栏里。
zhè yī qǐngqiú kāndēng zài jīntiān quánguó gè dà bàozhǐ de qǐshì lán lǐ。
The request is published in notices in today's national newspapers.
4
照片最初刊登出来时曾引起了一片公愤。
zhàopiàn zuìchū kāndēng chūlái shí céng yǐnqǐ le yī piàn gōng fèn。
The photos caused a storm when they were first published.
