When you want to read the news, you pick up a 报纸 (bào zhǐ), which means newspaper.
It’s a common word for a very common item. Think of it as a paper full of news.
You can use it when talking about reading or getting information. For example, 'I read the newspaper every morning' would use 报纸.
So, if you see someone holding one, you know exactly what it is!
When you're learning Chinese, you'll find that words for everyday objects are really useful. Take 报纸 (bàozhǐ), which means 'newspaper'. It's a compound word that literally breaks down to 'report paper'. Many Chinese words are formed this way, by putting together two or more characters that each have their own meaning.
You can use 报纸 when you want to talk about reading the news. For example, if you say 'I like to read the newspaper,' in Chinese that would be '我喜欢看报纸 (Wǒ xǐhuan kàn bàozhǐ)'. Notice how the verb 看 (kàn), meaning 'to look' or 'to read', comes before 报纸.
When you're learning Chinese, you'll find that many words are made up of two characters, each with its own meaning. Take 报纸 (bàozhǐ), for example. The first character, 报 (bào), means to report or announce, and it's also used in words like 报纸 (bàozhǐ) which means newspaper, and 报告 (bàogào) which means report. The second character, 纸 (zhǐ), means paper. So, when you put them together, 报纸 (bàozhǐ) literally means "report paper" or newspaper. Understanding these individual character meanings can help you remember new vocabulary more easily and even guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
Alright, let's talk about where you'll actually encounter the word 报纸 (bàozhǐ), meaning 'newspaper', in real life. It's not just a word in your textbook; it's something you'll hear and see in everyday Chinese conversations and media.
- Everyday Use
- Even with the rise of digital media, newspapers are still a common sight and topic of conversation, especially among older generations. You'll hear people talk about reading the newspaper in the morning, or discussing news they read in it.
他每天早上都看报纸。(Tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu kàn bàozhǐ.)
(He reads the newspaper every morning.)
§ In Work Settings
In a work environment, especially in offices or businesses that deal with current events or public relations, you might hear discussions about newspapers. People might refer to news articles published in newspapers, or mention something a competitor did that was reported in the paper.
公司今天的广告刊登在当地报纸上。(Gōngsī jīntiān de guǎnggào kāndēng zài dāngdì bàozhǐ shàng.)
(The company's advertisement was published in the local newspaper today.)
§ In School and Learning
In schools, especially for subjects like history, social studies, or current events, newspapers are still used as primary sources or discussion points. Teachers might assign students to read newspaper articles or analyze news reports.
老师让我们从报纸上剪下新闻。(Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen cóng bàozhǐ shàng jiǎn xià xīnwén.)
(The teacher asked us to cut out news from the newspaper.)
- Useful Phrases
- 看报纸 (kàn bàozhǐ) - to read the newspaper
- 读报纸 (dú bàozhǐ) - to read the newspaper (more formal)
- 买报纸 (mǎi bàozhǐ) - to buy a newspaper
- 报纸新闻 (bàozhǐ xīnwén) - newspaper news
§ In News and Media Contexts
Naturally, in any discussion about news or media, 报纸 will come up. You'll hear it when people compare different news sources, talk about what's reported in print versus online, or discuss the history of journalism.
今天的头条新闻在各大报纸上都有。(Jīntiān de tóutiáo xīnwén zài gè dà bàozhǐ shàng dōu yǒu.)
(Today's headline news is in all major newspapers.)
So, while the world is increasingly digital, 'newspaper' is still a relevant word in Chinese. Keep an ear out for it in these situations, and you'll quickly get a feel for how it's used naturally.
§ Understanding 报纸 (bàozhǐ)
Let's break down the word 报纸 (bàozhǐ), which means 'newspaper'. It's a fundamental word for talking about news and media. Knowing this word is essential for everyday conversations in Chinese, especially when discussing current events or reading materials.
- Chinese Word
- 报纸 (bàozhǐ)
- Definition
- newspaper
- CEFR Level
- A1
§ How to use 报纸 (bàozhǐ)
You use 报纸 (bàozhǐ) just like you'd use 'newspaper' in English. It refers to the physical printed publication. It's a straightforward word, so don't overthink it.
我每天早上看报纸。(Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang kàn bàozhǐ.)
Translation hint: I read the newspaper every morning.
这本报纸是免费的。(Zhè běn bàozhǐ shì miǎnfèi de.)
Translation hint: This newspaper is free.
他在读一份中文报纸。(Tā zài dú yī fèn Zhōngwén bàozhǐ.)
Translation hint: He is reading a Chinese newspaper.
§ Similar words and when to use them
While 报纸 (bàozhǐ) specifically means 'newspaper', there are other related words you might encounter. Understanding the nuances will help you communicate more precisely.
- 新闻 (xīnwén) - news
新闻 (xīnwén) refers to the news itself, the information, not the physical publication. You can 'watch news' (看新闻 kàn xīnwén) or 'listen to news' (听新闻 tīng xīnwén). You wouldn't typically 'read a 新闻' in the same way you read a 报纸.
我喜欢看电视新闻。(Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànshì xīnwén.)
Translation hint: I like to watch TV news.
- 期刊 (qīkān) - periodical/journal
期刊 (qīkān) is a more general term for publications that come out at regular intervals, like magazines or academic journals. A newspaper is a type of periodical, but 期刊 is broader.
图书馆里有很多学术期刊。(Túshūguǎn lǐ yǒu hěnduō xuéshù qīkān.)
Translation hint: There are many academic journals in the library.
- 杂志 (zázhì) - magazine
杂志 (zázhì) specifically refers to a magazine, which is typically glossier, published weekly or monthly, and focuses on specific topics like fashion, technology, or lifestyle, unlike the daily general news coverage of a 报纸.
她喜欢看时尚杂志。(Tā xǐhuān kàn shíshàng zázhì.)
Translation hint: She likes to read fashion magazines.
- 日报 (rìbào) - daily newspaper
日报 (rìbào) means 'daily newspaper'. It's a more specific term than 报纸. If you want to emphasize that a newspaper is published daily, you can use 日报. However, 报纸 is often understood to be daily unless specified otherwise.
这份日报今天头条新闻是什么？(Zhè fèn rìbào jīntiān tóutiáo xīnwén shì shénme?)
Translation hint: What's the headline news in this daily newspaper today?
To summarize, use 报纸 when you mean a general newspaper. Use 新闻 for the news content itself. Use 杂志 for magazines. 期刊 is for any regularly published work, including academic journals. 日报 is a specific type of 报纸 that comes out daily.
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你喜欢读报纸吗？
Do you like reading newspapers?
我每天早上都看报纸。
I read the newspaper every morning.
这份报纸有很多有趣的国际新闻。
This newspaper has a lot of interesting international news.
他习惯在咖啡馆里读报纸。
He is used to reading newspapers in a cafe.
请帮我拿一下桌子上的那份报纸。
Please help me get that newspaper on the table.
这个报纸的广告很多。
This newspaper has many advertisements.
我喜欢周末在家看报纸。
I like reading newspapers at home on weekends.
你可以在网上读报纸。
You can read newspapers online.
我每天早上都喜欢读报纸，了解世界各地发生的事情。
I like to read the newspaper every morning to understand what's happening around the world.
都 (dōu) is used here to emphasize 'every morning'.
这份报纸的头版头条新闻很吸引人。
This newspaper's front-page headline news is very attractive.
头版 (tóubǎn) means 'front page', 头条 (tóutiáo) means 'headline'.
他习惯边吃早餐边看报纸。
He is used to reading the newspaper while eating breakfast.
边...边... (biān...biān...) means 'while...while...'
在网上看新闻越来越流行，纸质报纸的市场份额正在下降。
Reading news online is becoming more and more popular, and the market share of paper newspapers is declining.
越来越... (yuèláiyuè...) means 'more and more...'
这份报纸以其深入的调查报道而闻名。
This newspaper is famous for its in-depth investigative reports.
以...而闻名 (yǐ...ér wénmíng) means 'famous for...'
我记得小时候，街上有很多卖报纸的小贩。
I remember when I was a child, there were many newspaper vendors on the street.
小贩 (xiǎofàn) means 'vendor'.
这份报纸评论了最新的经济政策。
This newspaper commented on the latest economic policies.
评论 (pínglùn) means 'to comment on'.
即使在数字时代，一些人仍然喜欢翻阅报纸的触感。
Even in the digital age, some people still enjoy the tactile feel of flipping through a newspaper.
翻阅 (fānyuè) means 'to flip through, to browse'.
خودت رو بسنج 48 سوال
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 我每天早上看___。
The sentence means 'I read ___ every morning.' '报纸' (bàozhǐ) means 'newspaper,' which fits the context of reading in the morning.
Which of the following is an item you can read for daily news?
'报纸' (bàozhǐ) is a traditional medium for daily news. While you can get news on a phone or computer, '报纸' is the most direct answer for a physical item.
The word for 'newspaper' in Chinese is:
'报纸' (bàozhǐ) directly translates to 'newspaper.' The other options are 'magazine,' 'book,' and 'article' respectively.
You can usually find news about current events in a 报纸 (bàozhǐ).
A '报纸' (bàozhǐ), or newspaper, is primarily dedicated to reporting current events and news.
The word 报纸 (bàozhǐ) is primarily used for describing a type of fruit.
'报纸' (bàozhǐ) means 'newspaper,' not a type of fruit. This statement is incorrect.
When you want to read a 'newspaper' in Chinese, you would say '看报纸' (kàn bàozhǐ).
'看' (kàn) means 'to read' or 'to look at,' so '看报纸' (kàn bàozhǐ) is the correct way to say 'read a newspaper' in Chinese.
每天早上他都喜欢读___。
The sentence talks about reading every morning, and '报纸' (newspaper) is the most suitable option in this context.
这份___报道了最新的国际新闻。
The sentence discusses reporting the latest international news, which is a function of a '报纸' (newspaper).
我爷爷退休后，每天都会看会儿___。
It's common for older people, like grandfathers, to read a '报纸' (newspaper) after retirement.
___上的广告吸引了我的注意。
Advertisements are commonly found in a '报纸' (newspaper).
为了了解当地文化，我买了一份中文___。
Reading a local '报纸' (newspaper) is a good way to understand local culture.
他习惯在咖啡馆边喝咖啡边读___。
Reading a '报纸' (newspaper) is a common activity while drinking coffee at a cafe.
I read the newspaper every morning.
Do you prefer reading Chinese newspapers or English newspapers?
This newspaper reported a lot of international news.
این را بلند بخوانید:
请你用“报纸”说一个句子。
تمرکز: bàozhǐ
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
你觉得看报纸有什么好处？
تمرکز: bàozhǐ, hǎochù
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
你最近读了什么有意思的报纸新闻？
تمرکز: bàozhǐ, xīnwén
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence translates to 'I like to read newspapers in the morning.' The structure follows Subject + Verb + Time Phrase + Object.
This sentence means 'This newspaper reported the latest news.' '这份报纸' (this newspaper) is the subject, '报道了' (reported) is the verb, and '最新的新闻' (the latest news) is the object.
This question asks 'Where can you buy newspapers?' The structure is 'You + can + at + where + buy + newspaper?'
她每天早上喜欢读___，了解时事。
根据句意，了解时事通常通过阅读报纸。
这份___报道了最新的经济数据。
经济数据通常在报纸上报道。
老王习惯在咖啡店边喝咖啡边看___。
在咖啡店边喝咖啡边看报纸是常见的休闲方式。
“报纸”是指一种可以用来听音乐的设备。
报纸是用来阅读的出版物，不是用来听音乐的设备。
在中文里，“报纸”指的是报刊或新闻纸。
“报纸”的中文定义就是报刊或新闻纸。
如果你想知道最新的国际新闻，应该去图书馆借一本小说。
最新的国际新闻通常在报纸上刊登，而不是小说。
她每天早上都喜欢读___，了解时事新闻。
根据句意，了解时事新闻通常是通过“报纸”获取的。
随着科技发展，纸质___的销量逐年下降。
“纸质”修饰的且销量下降与科技发展相关的，最符合语境的是“报纸”。
这份___报道了本地经济的最新动向。
只有“报纸”会报道经济动向。
报纸通常会包含最新的新闻报道和社论评论。
报纸的核心功能就是刊登新闻报道和社论评论。
购买报纸的唯一途径是在网上订阅电子版。
除了电子版，报纸仍然可以通过报摊、便利店等途径购买纸质版。
报纸是一种现代发明，在古代不存在类似的新闻传播媒介。
在古代，虽然形式不同，但也有类似报纸的新闻传播媒介，例如手抄报、邸报等。
This newspaper deeply analyzed social hot topics, sparking widespread discussion.
Despite the prevalence of digital media, many still prefer reading physical newspapers, enjoying the unique smell of ink and the tactile sensation.
In the coffee shop on weekends, he often sips coffee while flipping through a thick newspaper to catch up on international current affairs.
این را بلند بخوانید:
请你用“报纸”这个词，描述一下你理想中的早晨是什么样的。
تمرکز: 报纸 (bào zhǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
报纸的未来发展趋势是什么？你认为它能继续在信息传播中扮演重要角色吗？
تمرکز: 报纸 (bào zhǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
如果让你创办一份报纸，你会选择关注哪些方面的内容？为什么？
تمرکز: 报纸 (bào zhǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This editorial profoundly analyzes the evolution of the current international political landscape.
The newspaper's coverage of this economic crisis is incisive and thought-provoking.
He published a commentary on postmodern philosophical trends in the newspaper.
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一下儿
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点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
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A1a little, a bit
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