gung1 gou3公告
Jyutpinggung1 gou3
Yalegūng gou
Definition
To announce publicly, or a public announcement issued by an organization.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or institutional settings, such as by companies, government departments, or schools. It carries a sense of authority and official notification, distinguishing it from casual news or gossip. While it can function as a verb, it is far more common to encounter it as a noun referring to the document or notice itself.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
The company just issued an announcement saying they are moving.
Have you seen that announcement from the school yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to issue an announcement
to post an announcement
Common mistake
Avoid using this for personal news or casual updates between friends, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff in those contexts.
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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.
