刊载 (kān zǎi) is a formal verb meaning 'to publish' — specifically in periodicals such as newspapers, journals, magazines, or official bulletins. The first character 刊 (kān) originally meant 'to carve on wood for printing' and now broadly connotes 'publishing' or 'printing'; the second character 载 (zǎi) means 'to record' or 'to carry information', reinforcing the idea of formally documenting and disseminating content. Together, 刊载 emphasizes the act of officially placing written material into a regularly issued print (or digital) publication.

This word is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and administrative contexts — for instance, when referring to research papers appearing in scholarly journals, government notices in official gazettes, or feature articles in reputable newspapers. It carries a tone of formality and authority; it is rarely used for casual or social media posts. While both characters can appear independently with other meanings, their combination 刊载 is almost exclusively verbal and restricted to publishing contexts.