出版 (chūbǎn) — to publish; to issue

出版 (chūbǎn)

出版 specifically refers to the publication of books, journals, and other printed or formally produced media, and is the standard term in the Chinese publishing industry.

Meanings

1. [verb] to publish (a book, journal, or other printed work)
2. [noun] publication; publishing (as an industry or act)

Example Sentences

这本小说自出版以来已售出超过百万册。 Zhè běn xiǎoshuō zì chūbǎn yǐlái yǐ shòuchū chāoguò bǎi wàn cè. Since its publication, this novel has sold more than one million copies.

这家出版社专门出版学术著作和高校教材。 Zhè jiā chūbǎnshè zhuānmén chūbǎn xuéshù zhùzuò hé gāoxiào jiàocái. This publishing house specializes in publishing academic works and university textbooks.

该杂志每季度出版一期，内容涵盖科技和文化。 Gāi zázhì měi jìdù chūbǎn yī qī, nèiróng hángài kējì hé wénhuà. The journal is published quarterly, covering science, technology, and culture.

她的第三部长篇小说预计明年出版。 Tā de dì sān bù chángpiān xiǎoshuō yùjì míngnián chūbǎn. Her third full-length novel is expected to be published next year.

数字化时代改变了传统的出版模式。 Shùzìhuà shídài gǎibiànle chuántǒng de chūbǎn móshì. The digital age has changed the traditional publishing model.

这部研究成果将以学术专著的形式出版。 Zhè bù yánjiū chéngguǒ jiāng yǐ xuéshù zhuānzhù de xíngshì chūbǎn. These research findings will be published in the form of an academic monograph.

Collocations

Usage Notes

出版 is specific to the publication of books, journals, magazines, and similar media. It is distinct from 发布 (fābù, to release/issue announcements) and 发表 (fābiǎo, to publish an article or speech). The key compound 出版社 (publishing house) is one of the most important institutions in Chinese intellectual life.

In academic contexts, the phrase 以……形式出版 (to be published in the form of...) is common when discussing how research findings will be disseminated. At B2, learners should use 出版 specifically for books and periodicals.

Memory Hook

CHU (出, to come out) + BAN (版, a printing plate/edition) = to put out a printing plate — to publish.