宣
declare; announce; spread; drain; Xuan paper
Meanings
6 senses · 29 examplesverb
to declare; to announce; to proclaim
Used for making public announcements, spreading news, or expressing intentions publicly.
The company announced that it will implement a new system starting next Monday.
They took a public vow to love each other for a lifetime at their wedding.
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The government is vigorously publicizing traffic safety knowledge.
We have a tacit understanding between us, so no need to say more.
Everyone please be quiet; I will read out the meeting resolution.
verb
to summon (specifically by a superior)
archaicOften used in historical contexts or formal settings where a superior summons a subordinate.
The Emperor summoned the minister to the palace for a consultation.
He is waiting outside the palace gate, ready to be summoned at any time.
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The master summoned his disciples to gather in the main hall.
In ancient times, officials had to leave immediately upon hearing a summons.
This is not a summons, just an ordinary letter.
verb
to drain; to dredge; to vent (emotions)
Refers to guiding water flow or expressing built-up emotions to relieve pressure.
The main function of this river is to drain floodwaters.
You need to find a way to vent the pressure in your heart.
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The reservoir opened its sluice gates to drain excess water.
Shouting and screaming is his way of venting anger.
After the ditch is repaired, the accumulated water can drain away smoothly.
noun
Xuancheng or Xuanwei (place names)
Used in specific terms referring to products or specialties from these regions, like Xuancheng brushes or Xuanwei ham.
The Xuan brush is a traditional handicraft from Xuancheng, Anhui.
Xuanwei ham from Yunnan is excellent in color, smell, and taste.
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My grandpa especially likes eating Xuanwei ham.
This pack of ham is a authentic specialty from Xuanwei.
noun
Xuan paper (rice paper)
A type of high-quality paper originally produced in Xuancheng, used for traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy.
The calligrapher wrote these beautiful characters on Xuan paper.
Yuban Xuan is a type of Xuan paper that is white in color and hard in texture.
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He spread out a sheet of Tiger-skin Xuan paper, ready to paint.
We are going to buy several batches of Xuan paper.
This type of raw Xuan paper is very absorbent.
noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
Xuantong was the reign title of the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
My new colleague's surname is Xuan, and his given name is De.
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The Xuan family name has produced quite a few famous people in history.
May I ask your surname? My humble surname is Xuan.
The genealogy of the Xuan clan has been preserved very completely.