通报

tōng bào

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to inform
to notify
to announce
circular
bulletin
(scientific) journal

Definition

指上级机关或组织向下级机关或组织报告情况、传达指示或通知事项的一种公文形式；也指公开报道或通知。

A document form used by higher authorities or organizations to report situations, convey instructions, or notify matters to lower levels; also refers to public announcement or notification.

Usage

常用于正式场合，如政府、学校、公司等机构内部，可作为动词或名词使用。

Commonly used in formal settings such as government, schools, companies, etc., can be used as a verb or noun.

Examples

1 公司通报了上季度的销售业绩。 (The company reported the sales performance of last quarter.)
2 教育局通报了今年高考的情况。 (The Education Bureau reported the situation of this year's college entrance exam.)
3 警方通报了案件的进展。 (The police reported the progress of the case.)
4 学校通报批评了几名违纪学生。 (The school criticized several students who violated discipline through a notice.)
5 卫生部通报了最新的疫情数据。 (The Ministry of Health reported the latest epidemic data.)

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