Definition
出版 (chū bǎn) means 'to publish' — specifically books, newspapers, or magazines from a publisher. 发表 (fā biǎo) is for publishing an article, opinion, or statement (often in a periodical), while 发行 (fā xíng) covers releasing books, films, or even currency (emphasizing distribution).
verb
to publish
Examples
- 出版。Zhè běn shū chū bǎn yú qùnián xiàtiān.This book was published last summer.
- 出版！Tā xiě de xiǎoshuō zhōngyú chū bǎn le!The novel he wrote has finally been published!
- 出版。Zhè fèn bàozhǐ měitiān chū bǎn yí cì.This newspaper is published once a day.
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