syun1 si6宣示

Jyutpingsyun1 si6

Yalesyūn sih

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To declare, announce, or demonstrate openly.

writtencommunicationother

How it's used

Carries a formal and solemn tone, often used in political or legal contexts to signify an official proclamation. Unlike the more common 講 or 宣佈, this term implies a sense of authority or a public assertion of rights and principles. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai2喺dou6度syun1宣si6示gan2緊laap6立coeng4場。

They are currently declaring their stance.

zing3政fu2府wui2會m4唔wui2會syun1宣si6示san1新zing3政caak3策aa1呀？

Will the government declare the new policy?

Common phrases

syun1宣si6示zyu2主kyun4權

to assert sovereignty

syun1宣si6示laap6立coeng4場

to declare a stance

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general synonym for tell or say, but it is specifically reserved for formal declarations of intent, sovereignty, or policy. Using it to describe telling someone a secret or a simple piece of news will sound unnatural and overly dramatic.