下达 (xià dá) — to issue, to transmit downward (an order, decree, notification, etc.)

Definition

Used when a higher authority officially sends an order, directive, or task down to lower levels. Pairs with 通知 (notify/inform) and 发出 (issue/send out) — 下达 is more authoritative and typically concerns commands or assignments from above.

verb
to issueto transmit downward (an order, decree, notification, etc.)

Examples

  • 下达
    Shàng jí yǐ jīng xià dá le míng què de zhǐ shì.
    The higher authorities have already issued clear instructions.
  • 下达
    Huì yì jié shù hòu, gōng sī huì xià dá xīn de rèn wu.
    After the meeting, the company will issue new tasks.
  • 下达
    Qǐng děng dài zǒng bù zhèng shì xià dá zhè ge fāng àn.
    Please wait for headquarters to formally issue this plan.

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