verb HSK 4
to publish · to come off the press · to issue
Meaning
出版 means to publish or release printed materials such as books, magazines, or newspapers. It refers to the process of making written or printed works available to the public through formal publication channels.
Usage
This is a standard formal term used in publishing industry contexts and everyday conversation about books and media. It's commonly used with books (书), magazines (杂志), and newspapers (报纸). The noun form 出版物 (chūbǎnwù) means 'publication' or 'printed matter.'
Examples
- 01这本书将在下个月出版。.This book will be published next month.
- 02她已经出版了三本小说。.She has already published three novels.
Characters
Common collocations
- 出版社publishing house
- 出版物publication, printed matter
- 正式出版to officially publish
- 出版日期publication date
Origin
Literally 'come out + printing block,' referring to works coming out from the printing press. The character 版 originally referred to wooden blocks used in traditional printing.