面世 (miàn shì) — to be released, to be launched (of a new product, book, film, etc.)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'be released / launched' — used for products, books, or films reaching the public. It is more written and literary than everyday 发布.
verb
to be releasedto be launched (of a new product, book, film, etc.)
Examples
- 面世。Zhè běn xīn shū xià ge yuè miàn shì.This new book will be released next month.
- ，。Nà kuǎn shǒu jī yǐ jīng miàn le shì, mài dé hěn hǎo.That phone model has already been released and sells well.
- ，。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn miàn guò shì, dàn hěn kuài jiù tíng chǎn le.This product was released, but soon discontinued.
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