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    Expressing 'to issue' or 'to release' with 发布 (fābù)

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    Structure

    Subject + 发布 + Object

    Explanation

    发布 (fābù) is a verb meaning "to issue," "to release," or "to announce." It combines 发 (to send out) and 布 (to spread), conveying the idea of making information publicly available. It is commonly used for official announcements, news releases, product launches, and policy statements.

    Examples

    • 公司昨天发布了一款新手机。

      Gōngsī zuótiān fābù le yì kuǎn xīn shǒujī.

      The company released a new phone yesterday.

    • 政府发布了关于环保的新规定。

      Zhèngfǔ fābù le guānyú huánbǎo de xīn guīdìng.

      The government issued new regulations on environmental protection.

    • 他们计划下周发布最新的研究报告。

      Tāmen jìhuà xià zhōu fābù zuìxīn de yánjiū bàogào.

      They plan to release the latest research report next week.

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