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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to release' with 发行 (fāxíng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 发行 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 发行 (fāxíng) means "to release," "to publish," or "to issue" and is used for officially distributing products such as albums, books, currency, or stocks to the public. It is a formal term commonly seen in news and business contexts.

    Examples

    • 这位歌手下个月将发行新专辑。

      zhè wèi gēshǒu xià ge yuè jiāng fāxíng xīn zhuānjí.

      This singer will release a new album next month.

    • 那家出版社每年发行上百本新书。

      nà jiā chūbǎnshè měi nián fāxíng shàng bǎi běn xīn shū.

      That publishing house releases over a hundred new books every year.

    • 央行宣布将发行新版纪念币。

      yāngháng xuānbù jiāng fāxíng xīn bǎn jìniàn bì.

      The central bank announced it will issue a new commemorative coin.

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