Definition
启事 (qǐ shì) refers to a written notice posted publicly (e.g., on a bulletin board) or a classified advertisement (e.g., 招聘启事 job ad). It is more specific than 通知 (tōng zhī), which is a general notification that can be spoken or written, and less formal than 公告 (gōng gào), an official public announcement by an authority. Use 启事 for posted notices or ads in newspapers/online.
noun
written noticeannouncementclassified advertisement (in newspaper or online)
Easily confused
- 其实qí shísound-alikeactually, in fact, really
- 歧视qí shìsound-aliketo discriminate against
- 启示qǐ shìsound-alike(verb) to reveal, to enlighten, to inspire
- 气势qì shìsound-alikeimposing manner, grandeur, aura of power or vigor
Examples
- 启事。Wǒ zài xiǎoqū ménkǒu kàn dào yì zhāng shīwù zhāolǐng qǐ shì.I saw a lost-and-found notice at the entrance of the neighborhood.
- 启事。Zhè zé zhāopìn qǐ shì yāoqiú yǒu wǔ nián gōngzuò jīngyàn.This job advertisement requires five years of work experience.
- 启事。Gōngsī wǎngzhàn fābù le yì zé huódòng qǐ shì.The company website posted an event announcement.
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