公布

公布 means to publicly announce or reveal information. It is often used in formal contexts, such as official statements, results, or decisions that are made public for the general audience.

The character 公 (gōng) means 'public' or 'common,' and 布 (bù) originally meant 'to spread' or 'to distribute.' Together, they convey the idea of making something known to the public in a structured way.

公布 is commonly used in news, government, and organizational settings. For example, a company might公布 its annual report, or a government might公布 new policies. It is more formal than simply saying 'tell' or 'say,' and implies a level of official or public responsibility.