This is the 535th most frequent Chinese word.
官方
Official.
In this sentence, "官方" (guānfāng) is used as a noun to refer to an official organization or authority.
这个消息是由官方发布的。
This information is released by the official authority.
Here, "官方" (guānfāng) functions as an adjective preceding the noun "身份" (shēnfèn), describing it as official or formal.
他的官方身份是公司的发言人。
His official capacity is as the company's spokesperson.
In this instance, "官方" (guānfāng) is used adverbially within the phrase "官方认可" (guānfāng rènkě), meaning "officially recognized".