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声明 (shēngmíng) vs 说明 (shuōmíng) — use 声明 for formal declarations, while 说明 is for explanations or clarifications.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 声明; it is typically formal and may not fit casual conversations. Common collocations include '发布声明' (fābù shēngmíng - to issue a statement) and '公开声明' (gōngkāi shēngmíng - public declaration).
As an HSK 6 word, 声明 connects to other formal language terms students might encounter in news articles or legal documents. Focus on its usage in various contexts and practice forming sentences with it.
Learners often confuse 声明 with 说明 (shuōmíng - explanation). For example, saying '我想要一个说明' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yīgè shuōmíng) when they mean 'I want a declaration' is incorrect; use 声明 instead.
Pronunciation of 声明
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How to say statement in Chinese
“statement” in Chinese is声明
声明 (shēngmíng) refers to a formal statement or declaration made to convey information or clarify a position. It is commonly used in legal, academic, and business contexts to announce intentions, clarify facts, or assert rights.
When to use 声明
Be cautious with the context in which you use 声明; it is typically formal and may not fit casual conversations. Common collocations include '发布声明' (fābù shēngmíng - to issue a statement) and '公开声明' (gōngkāi shēngmíng - public declaration).
声明 or something close to it
声明 (shēngmíng) vs 说明 (shuōmíng) — use 声明 for formal declarations, while 说明 is for explanations or clarifications.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 声明 with 说明 (shuōmíng - explanation). For example, saying '我想要一个说明' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yīgè shuōmíng) when they mean 'I want a declaration' is incorrect; use 声明 instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 声明
You can say '我想发布一份声明' (Wǒ xiǎng fābù yī fèn shēngmíng) meaning 'I want to issue a statement.'
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