Meaning
发放 means to officially distribute or issue something to recipients, typically used in formal or institutional contexts. It commonly refers to the distribution of wages, benefits, supplies, documents, or relief materials by organizations, governments, or authorities to designated recipients.
Usage
This is a formal verb used primarily in institutional, governmental, or business contexts. It emphasizes the official nature of distribution from an authority to recipients. Common in news reports about salary payments, government subsidies, disaster relief, or official document issuance. Not typically used for casual giving between individuals.
Examples
- 01公司每月十号发放工资。.The company pays salaries on the 10th of each month.
- 02政府向受灾地区发放了救援物资。.The government distributed relief supplies to the disaster-affected areas.
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Common collocations
- 发放工资to pay wages
- 发放奖金to issue bonuses
- 发放救济金to distribute relief funds
- 发放证书to issue certificates
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 发 (to send out) and 放 (to release) creates the meaning of sending out and releasing items to recipients, emphasizing the official distribution process.