verb HSK 4
Traditional 發表
to publish · to issue · to express (an opinion)
Meaning
发表 means to make something public, whether it's a written work like an article or research paper, or an opinion or statement. It carries a formal tone and implies that what is being shared is meant for a broader audience rather than just personal communication.
Usage
发表 is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts. You'll hear it when discussing publishing research papers (发表论文), giving speeches (发表演讲), or expressing official opinions (发表意见). It's more formal than simply saying 说 (to say) and implies a degree of authority or public significance.
Examples
- 01她在国际期刊上发表了一篇重要论文。.She published an important paper in an international journal.
- 02总统将在明天发表演讲。.The president will deliver a speech tomorrow.
Characters
Measure words
- 篇发表一篇文章
Common collocations
- 发表论文to publish a thesis/paper
- 发表意见to express an opinion
- 发表演讲to deliver a speech
- 发表声明to issue a statement
Antonyms
Origin
发 originally meant 'to send forth' and 表 meant 'outer surface' or 'to display.' Together, 发表 literally suggests 'sending something to the surface' or making it visible to the public.