faat3 ceot1發出发出
Jyutpingfaat3 ceot1
Yalefaat chēut
Definition
To issue or send out a message or signal; to emit a sound.
- to issue, send out, or disseminate a message, signal, or warning
- to make or emit a sound
neutralcommunicationother
How it's used
Focuses on the formal dissemination of information, warnings, or physical signals like sounds and light. It is rarely used for sending personal messages or emails, where words like 寄 or 發送 are preferred. You will most frequently encounter this in news reports or official announcements regarding weather or emergency alerts.
Examples
The Observatory just issued the amber rainstorm warning.
Have they sent out the distress signal yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for sending personal texts or emails, as it sounds overly official or like a broadcast; use 發送 or 傳送 instead.
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Grammar guides
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