faat3 biu2 sing1 ming4發表聲明发表声明

Jyutpingfaat3 biu2 sing1 ming4

Yalefaat bíu sīng mìhng

Definition

To issue a statement.

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How it's used

This is a formal expression used primarily in professional, corporate, or legal contexts. It carries a sense of official authority and is rarely used in casual conversation between friends. When someone issues a statement, it usually implies a public clarification or a firm stance on a controversial issue.

Examples

gung1公si1司ngaam1啱ngaam1啱faat3發biu2表sing1聲ming4明gaai2解sik1釋gin2件si6事。

The company just issued a statement to explain the matter.

keoi5佢dei6哋gei2幾si4時wui2會faat3發biu2表sing1聲ming4明aa1呀？

When will they issue a statement?

Common phrases

zing3正sik1式faat3發biu2表sing1聲ming4明

officially issue a statement

faat3發biu2表lyun4聯hap6合sing1聲ming4明

issue a joint statement

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this for casual announcements or personal opinions. Remember that it implies an official, often written, declaration from an organization or a person in a position of power.