颁布
To officially announce or issue a law, decree, or regulation to the public.
Examples
3 of 5学校颁布了关于校园安全的新规定。
The school issued new regulations regarding campus safety.
宪法是在1982年颁布的。
The constitution was promulgated in 1982.
听说公司要颁布新的奖惩制度了。
I heard the company is going to announce a new reward and punishment system.
Word Family
Memory Tip
颁 (bān) often relates to awards or official acts. 布 (bù) means to spread or announce.
Quick Quiz
为了减少塑料污染，许多城市___了塑料袋禁令。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 颁布
Examples
学校颁布了关于校园安全的新规定。
everydayThe school issued new regulations regarding campus safety.
宪法是在1982年颁布的。
formalThe constitution was promulgated in 1982.
听说公司要颁布新的奖惩制度了。
informalI heard the company is going to announce a new reward and punishment system.
该法律的颁布标志着环境保护进入了新阶段。
academicThe promulgation of this law marks a new stage in environmental protection.
银行颁布了针对小微企业的贷款细则。
businessThe bank issued loan details for small and micro-enterprises.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
颁布实施
promulgate and implement
新政颁布
issue of new policies
颁布准则
issue guidelines
Often Confused With
发布 (release) is general (news, movies); 颁布 (promulgate) is strictly for official laws or formal rules.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading texts about history or government policy.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 颁布 for news or personal messages; use 公布 or 发布.
Memory Tip
颁 (bān) often relates to awards or official acts. 布 (bù) means to spread or announce.
Word Origin
颁 (bestow/issue) + 布 (announce).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
为了减少塑料污染，许多城市___了塑料袋禁令。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 颁布
Related Vocabulary
More legal words
规章
B1Rules and regulations established by an organization or government to control behavior or procedures.
履行
B1To carry out a promise, duty, or contract. It is a formal way of saying 'to do' what you are required to do.
效力
B2The effectiveness, validity, or legal force of something (like a law, medicine, or contract).
申诉
B2To appeal a decision or make a formal statement of grievance to a higher authority, often in a legal or administrative context.
违约
B2To fail to fulfill the terms of a contract or agreement.
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