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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
揭晓jiēxiǎoto announce publiclyHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3043, Very Hard
揭晓jiēxiǎoto publishHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3043, Very Hard
揭晓jiēxiǎoto make knownHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3043, Very Hard
揭晓jiēxiǎoto discloseHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3043, Very Hard
jiēxiǎo(jie1xiao3)jie xiao T1
  1. 1to announce publicly
  2. 2to publish
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March 24, 2026

揭晓(揭曉)jiēxiǎo(jie1xiao3)

揭晓 means to announce or disclose information publicly, often in a formal or significant context. It is commonly used when revealing results, decisions, or important news, such as the outcome of a competition or an event. The nuance of this term suggests a sense of anticipation or suspense preceding the announcement.

Strokes22Frequency#3043DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, 揭晓 is often associated with events like award ceremonies or competitions, where the anticipation of results creates excitement and engagement. This reflects the communal aspect of sharing news in a collective setting.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant curtain (揭) being pulled back to reveal a hidden treasure (晓) beneath it. This visual helps connect the two components: 'to reveal' and 'to know.' The sound 'jie' can remind you of 'jeer' as in a crowd eagerly waiting to jeer or cheer after an announcement.

Meanings of 揭晓

jiēxiǎo(jie1xiao3)
1to announce publicly
2to publish
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揭晓Simplified
揭曉Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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公布 (gōngbù) - use 揭晓 when emphasizing the suspense or significance of the announcement, while 公布 is more neutral and straightforward.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 揭晓 with similar verbs like 公布 (gōngbù), which means to announce but lacks the suspenseful nuance. This term is more formal, suitable for written announcements or news reports. Be aware of the tone in pronunciation; the first syllable 'jie' is high and level, while 'xiao' is falling.

HSK Study Tips

Although not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 揭晓 connects well with other HSK Level 3 words like 公布 (gōngbù) and 结果 (jiéguǒ). Students should focus on understanding its usage in contexts involving announcements and results, as it can enhance their expressive capabilities in both spoken and written Chinese.

Common Mistakes

A frequent error is using 揭晓 in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying 揭晓我今天的计划 (jiēxiǎo wǒ jīntiān de jìhuà - announce my plans for today) sounds overly formal; instead, use 我今天的计划是 (wǒ jīntiān de jìhuà shì - my plan for today is).

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Component characters

揭jiēto take the lid off
HSK 712 strokes扌
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晓xiǎodawn
10 strokes日
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How to say to announce publicly in Chinese

“to announce publicly” in Chinese is揭晓jiēxiǎo

揭晓 means to announce or disclose information publicly, often in a formal or significant context. It is commonly used when revealing results, decisions, or important news, such as the outcome of a competition or an event. The nuance of this term suggests a sense of anticipation or suspense preceding the announcement.

When to use 揭晓

Common mistakes include confusing 揭晓 with similar verbs like 公布 (gōngbù), which means to announce but lacks the suspenseful nuance. This term is more formal, suitable for written announcements or news reports. Be aware of the tone in pronunciation; the first syllable 'jie' is high and level, while 'xiao' is falling.

揭晓 or something close to it

公布 (gōngbù) - use 揭晓 when emphasizing the suspense or significance of the announcement, while 公布 is more neutral and straightforward.

What learners get wrong

A frequent error is using 揭晓 in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying 揭晓我今天的计划 (jiēxiǎo wǒ jīntiān de jìhuà - announce my plans for today) sounds overly formal; instead, use 我今天的计划是 (wǒ jīntiān de jìhuà shì - my plan for today is).

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