宣告

宣告 means to publicly announce or declare something, often with a formal or official tone. It emphasizes the act of making a statement known to others, typically in a structured or authoritative manner.

The character 宣 (xuān) originally meant to spread or announce, and it is related to the idea of public communication. 告 (gào) means to inform or report, and together they form a term that conveys the concept of an official or formal declaration.

宣告 is commonly used in legal, political, and ceremonial contexts. For example, it can be used when announcing a new policy, declaring war, or stating a result. It carries a sense of authority and finality, distinguishing it from more casual forms of speaking or informing.