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Definition
Official; relating to a government, organization, authority, or public body.
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How it's used
Use this term primarily when referring to statements, documents, or channels sanctioned by a government or a formal organization. It carries a formal tone that contrasts with personal or unofficial sources. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or when verifying the authenticity of information.
Examples
This piece of news was released officially.
Have you checked the official website yet?
Related words
Common phrases
official news
official website
official stance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal or private matters, as it sounds overly formal and out of place in casual conversation. Do not confuse it with 公家, which refers more specifically to public property or things shared by a group.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



