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Definition
To issue, promulgate, or announce officially, usually by a government agency.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal, official, or legal contexts, this term implies a high degree of authority. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe personal announcements or informal notices. Instead, it is specifically associated with the formal act of a governing body making a rule or policy public.
Examples
The government just issued a new law.
When will they issue that guideline?
Related words
Common phrases
to issue a decree
to promulgate regulations
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday announcements like telling friends about a party or a change in plans. For those situations, use 宣佈 or 公佈 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
