A magazine is a periodic publication focused on specific topics, providing deeper content than daily newspapers.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A periodical publication with articles and images.
- Commonly used for leisure reading or professional updates.
- Usually measured with the counter word '本' (běn).
使用方式：在中文里，“杂志”是一个名词，常作为主语、宾语或定语。例如：“我喜欢买杂志”（宾语），或者“这本杂志的内容很丰富”（主语）。我们通常用量词“本”来修饰杂志，如“一本杂志”。
- 1常见语境：杂志广泛存在于书店、图书馆、咖啡馆和家庭中。常见的类别包括时尚杂志（Fashion magazine）、财经杂志（Financial magazine）、旅游杂志（Travel magazine）和科学杂志（Scientific magazine）。随着数字化发展，现在也有很多“电子杂志”（E-magazine）。
- 1近义词辨析：与“报纸”（Newspaper）相比，报纸侧重于时事新闻的实时报道，更新频率高（通常每日）；而杂志侧重于专题、深度分析或特定兴趣，更新频率通常为周刊、月刊或季刊。与“书籍”（Book）相比，书籍通常是完整的一部作品，而杂志由多篇不同作者的文章组成。
Examples
我喜欢在周末读时尚杂志。
everydayI like reading fashion magazines on weekends.
这份杂志刊登了最新的行业分析报告。
formalThis magazine published the latest industry analysis report.
你有没有看到那本关于旅行的杂志？
informalHave you seen that travel magazine?
该学术杂志在领域内享有盛誉。
academicThis academic journal enjoys a high reputation in the field.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
最新一期杂志
The latest issue of the magazine
杂志社
Magazine publishing house
订阅杂志
Subscribe to a magazine
Often Confused With
Newspapers (报纸) are published daily and focus on news, while magazines (杂志) are published less frequently and focus on specific topics.
Books (书籍) are generally standalone works, whereas magazines (杂志) are serial publications with varied content.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '杂志' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is standard to use the measure word '本' before it. When referring to professional or scientific magazines, '期刊' (qīkān) is often preferred.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use the wrong measure word like '个' instead of '本'. Another mistake is using '杂志' when they actually mean '报纸', confusing the frequency of the publication. Ensure you distinguish between reading for news and reading for leisure.
Tips
Use the right counter word
Always remember to use '本' (běn) when counting magazines. It sounds natural and correct in Chinese.
Don't confuse with newspapers
While both are periodicals, newspapers are '报纸' (bàozhǐ) and magazines are '杂志' (zázhì). Using the wrong one can cause confusion about the frequency of the content.
Popular Chinese magazines
In China, lifestyle and fashion magazines are very popular among youth. You can find them in large bookstores like 'Xinhua Bookstore'.
Word Origin
The term comes from the combination of '杂' (miscellaneous/mixed) and '志' (record/journal). It literally means a record of mixed topics.
Cultural Context
Magazines in China have evolved from traditional print to digital platforms. They remain a vital source for lifestyle trends and specialized knowledge.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Z' shaped stack of magazines. 'Zá' sounds like 'Z' and helps you remember the first character.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions杂志的量词是“本”。例如：我昨天买了一本杂志。
报纸通常是每天出版，侧重于时事新闻；杂志出版周期较长，如周刊或月刊，内容更侧重专题和深度。
电子杂志是指通过网络或电子设备阅读的杂志，不需要纸质印刷。
可以，阅读外文杂志是提高词汇量和了解地道表达的好方法。
Test Yourself
书架上放着两___杂志。
杂志作为书本类物品，量词使用“本”。
下列哪项最适合描述杂志？
杂志的特点是定期出版且内容具有深度。
这 / 杂志 / 本 / 有趣 / 很
正确的语序是：指示代词+量词+名词+形容词谓语。
Score: /3
Summary
A magazine is a periodic publication focused on specific topics, providing deeper content than daily newspapers.
- A periodical publication with articles and images.
- Commonly used for leisure reading or professional updates.
- Usually measured with the counter word '本' (běn).
Use the right counter word
Always remember to use '本' (běn) when counting magazines. It sounds natural and correct in Chinese.
Don't confuse with newspapers
While both are periodicals, newspapers are '报纸' (bàozhǐ) and magazines are '杂志' (zázhì). Using the wrong one can cause confusion about the frequency of the content.
Popular Chinese magazines
In China, lifestyle and fashion magazines are very popular among youth. You can find them in large bookstores like 'Xinhua Bookstore'.
Examples
4 of 4我喜欢在周末读时尚杂志。
I like reading fashion magazines on weekends.
这份杂志刊登了最新的行业分析报告。
This magazine published the latest industry analysis report.
你有没有看到那本关于旅行的杂志？
Have you seen that travel magazine?
该学术杂志在领域内享有盛誉。
This academic journal enjoys a high reputation in the field.
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Related Vocabulary
More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
