Basic Meaning
v
Often used in formal or official contexts. Key compound words include 宣布, 宣传, 宣言.
to declare publicly; to announce; to disseminate
公开说出来;传播、散布出去。
Sentences:
- 公司明天将宣布新的发展方向。The company will announce its new development direction tomorrow.
- 政府部门正在大力宣传网络安全知识。Government departments are vigorously promoting cybersecurity knowledge.
- 他正式宣誓就任市长。He officially took the oath to assume office as mayor.
v
This sense of summoning, especially by an emperor, is now primarily found in historical contexts, idioms like 宣召, or set phrases.
to summon (an audience with a sovereign)
宣召。召唤(多用于帝王召唤臣子)。
Words:
宣令口宣宣召宣对宣化
Sentences:
- 在古代,皇帝时常宣召大臣入宫议事。In ancient times, the emperor often summoned ministers to the palace to discuss affairs.
- 剧本里有一个皇帝口宣旨意的场景。In the script, there is a scene where the emperor orally proclaims an imperial decree.
v
In modern use, 宣泄 is the most common word from this sense, meaning 'to vent' (emotions) or 'to drain' (water).
to drain; to unblock; to give vent to (e.g., emotions)
疏通;疏导。
Words:
宣泄宣泄洪水宣达宣导宣和
Synonyms:
疏
Antonyms:
塞
Sentences:
- 写完日记后,她的情绪得到了宣泄。After writing her diary, her emotions were vented.
- 工程师们正在设计一个宣泄洪水的渠道。The engineers are designing a channel to drain floodwaters.
n
This is a specific term referring to the material. It is often part of the compound word 宣纸.
Xuan paper (a high-quality, absorbent paper from Xuan City, Anhui)
指宣纸,安徽省宣城等地产的一种高级纸张,吸墨均匀,能长期存放。
Words:
宣纸虎皮宣玉版宣生宣
Sentences:
- 这幅山水画是用上好的宣纸画的。This landscape painting was done on high-quality Xuan paper.
- 书法家偏爱使用吸墨性好的生宣。Calligraphers prefer to use unsized Xuan paper which has good ink absorption.
Writing & Component
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Strokes丶丶㇇一丨𠃍一一一
