How to Write 宣 (xuān) — Meaning “To declare; to announce.”

Imagine a roof (宀) over a person standing below who is making a big announcement by reading from a scroll (think of 亘 as a scroll with lines). Picture someone shouting 'Xuān!' under a roof to a crowd. This visual of announcing under shelter helps connect the sound and meaning.

Write the top radical 宀 first: dot, then a left-falling stroke ending with a hook, and a horizontal line. Pay special attention to the bottom part 亘: it starts with a horizontal line, then 日 (sun) written with a left vertical, top horizontal, middle horizontal (do not connect), right vertical, bottom horizontal, and finally a bottom horizontal line closing the character. A common mistake is making the bottom part too tall or confusing it with 旦 (dàn).

宣 (xuān) means 'declare' and has a roof radical with 亘 below. 宋 (sòng) is a dynasty name and a common surname, with 宀 (roof) and 木 (tree) below. 完 (wán) means 'complete' or 'finish', with 宀 (roof) and 元 (yuan) below. Visually, the bottom parts are distinct: 亘 (lines and sun), 木 (tree), and 元 (two lines and a child radical).

宣 appears in common words like 宣布 (xuān bù, to announce), 宣传 (xuān chuán, to publicize or propaganda), and 宣言 (xuān yán, declaration). It is used in news, government announcements, advertising, and public statements. The word 宣传 has a cultural note: it can mean neutral 'publicity' but also carries a political tone in contexts like 'propaganda' (often in official media).

Common words containing 宣 include: 宣布 (xuān bù) — To announce; to declare.; 宣传 (xuān chuán) — To publicize; publicity; propaganda.; 宣言 (xuān yán) — Declaration; manifesto..