Chinese
gōngkāi
Meaning: public; to make public; to reveal
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Handwriting

公開
公
開
公开
公
开

Example sentences

He decided to reveal this long-hidden secret to the public.
公司正在公開徵求新的設計方案。
公司正在公开征求新的设计方案。
The company is publicly soliciting new design proposals.
他已經好幾天沒有公開露面了。
他已经好几天没有公开露面了。
He hasn't appeared in public for several days.
他公開向衛冕冠軍叫板。
他公开向卫冕冠军叫板。
He publicly challenged the defending champion.

Usage Notes

Can be an adjective (public) or a verb (to reveal/disclose). Often contrasted with 'secret'.

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