noun / verb HSK 5
announcement · notice · bulletin · to announce publicly
Meaning
公告 refers to an official public announcement or notice, typically issued by an organization, government body, or institution. It conveys important information meant for a broad audience and carries a formal, authoritative tone.
Usage
公告 is commonly used in formal or official contexts such as government notices, company announcements, public bulletins, or website notifications. It appears frequently on bulletin boards, official websites, and in media reports. As a verb, it means to publicly announce or promulgate something official.
Examples
- 01学校在网站上发布了一则重要公告。.The school issued an important announcement on its website.
- 02请大家注意公告栏上的最新通知。.Please pay attention to the latest notice on the bulletin board.
Characters
Measure words
- 则一则公告
- 份两份公告
Common collocations
- 发布公告to issue an announcement
- 公告栏bulletin board
- 官方公告official announcement
- 重要公告important notice
Origin
The word combines 公 (public/official) with 告 (to announce/inform), literally meaning 'public announcement.' This straightforward construction reflects its function as an official communication to the public.