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    Referring to something official with 官方 (guānfāng)

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    Explanation

    官方 (guānfāng) is a noun or adjective meaning 'official' or 'government-authorized.' It describes information, statements, or organizations that come from an authoritative or governmental source, as in 官方消息 (official news) or 官方网站 (official website).

    Examples

    • 这个消息是官方发布的,应该可信。

      Zhège xiāoxī shì guānfāng fābù de, yīnggāi kěxìn.

      This information was released officially, so it should be credible.

    • 请大家去官方网站查看最新信息。

      Qǐng dàjiā qù guānfāng wǎngzhàn chákàn zuìxīn xìnxī.

      Please visit the official website for the latest information.

    • 官方还没有对这件事作出回应。

      Guānfāng hái méiyǒu duì zhè jiàn shì zuòchū huíyìng.

      The authorities have not yet responded to this matter.

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