布

bù

HSK 6

布 — bù

1. (variant reading) to announce; to spread; to make known

   古文中常见“布告天下”这样的说法。 gǔwén zhōng chángjiàn bùgào tiānxià zhèyàng de shuōfǎ — In classical Chinese the phrase 'announce to all under heaven' is common.

2. cloth; fabric

   这块布很柔软，适合做衣服。 zhèkuài bù hěn róuruǎn shìhé zuò yīfú — This piece of cloth is very soft and suitable for making clothes.

3. to declare; to announce; to spread (news, information)

   公司已发布通知，会议将在下周举行。 gōngsī yǐ fābù tōngzhī huìyì jiāng zài xiàzhōu jǔxíng — The company has issued a notice; the meeting will be held next week.