报纸
报纸 in 30 Seconds
- 报纸 (bàozhǐ) means newspaper.
- It is a noun used with the measure word 份 (fèn).
- The primary verb used with it is 看 (kàn - to read).
- It is a key vocabulary word for CEFR A1 learners.
The term 报纸 (bàozhǐ) is the standard Chinese word for 'newspaper'. It is a compound noun formed by two characters: 报 (bào), which means to report, announce, or respond, and 纸 (zhǐ), which means paper. Together, they literally translate to 'reporting paper'. Historically, China has a deep connection with the concept of news dissemination, dating back to the 'Dibao' (邸报) of the Han Dynasty, which were government reports circulated to provincial officials. However, the modern concept of a commercially available newspaper as we know it today is what 报纸 refers to in contemporary Mandarin.
- Literal Breakdown
- 报 (Bào): To report or inform. 纸 (Zhǐ): Paper. The medium defines the message here.
- Measure Words
- 份 (fèn): Used for a complete copy of a newspaper. 张 (zhāng): Used for a single sheet or page of the newspaper.
他在公园里看报纸。 (He is reading a newspaper in the park.)
In modern China, while digital media has taken over much of the news landscape, 报纸 remains a significant cultural symbol. You will often see elderly people in public parks reading from 'newspaper reading columns' (阅报栏), which are glass-encased boards where the day's major publications are posted for public viewing. This communal reading habit reflects a legacy of literacy and social engagement. When you use the word 报纸, you are specifically referring to the physical printed medium, though it can sometimes be used broadly to refer to the news organization itself (e.g., 'That newspaper reported this' - 那家报纸报道了这件事).
The word is versatile. It can be used in formal contexts like 'subscribing to a newspaper' (订阅报纸) or informal ones like 'using a newspaper to wrap things' (用报纸包东西). Despite the rise of the internet, the phrase 'I read the newspaper' (我看报纸) is still a common way for people to describe staying informed about current events, even if they are technically reading it on a tablet. However, linguistically, '报纸' usually implies the physical object. If you are specifically talking about news on a screen, you might use '新闻' (xīnwén - news) or '电子报' (diànzǐ bào - electronic paper).
今天的报纸头条是什么? (What is the headline of today's newspaper?)
Using 报纸 in a sentence requires an understanding of Chinese verb-object relationships and measure words. The most common verb used with 报纸 is 看 (kàn), which means 'to look' or 'to read'. Unlike English, where 'read' is specific to text, Chinese uses '看' for books, movies, and newspapers alike. If you want to sound more formal or indicate deep study, you can use 阅读 (yuèdú).
- Common Verbs
- 买 (mǎi) - to buy; 订 (dìng) - to subscribe/order; 卖 (mài) - to sell; 翻 (fān) - to flip through.
我想订一份早报。
(I want to subscribe to a morning newspaper.)
When quantifying newspapers, remember the measure word 份 (fèn). This is used for objects that come in sets or portions. A newspaper is a 'set' of pages. If you are talking about a single physical sheet of paper that happens to be from a newspaper, you use 张 (zhāng). For example, '一张报纸' might refer to a single page used to clean a window, while '一份报纸' refers to the whole publication you read for news.
In complex sentences, 报纸 can be part of compound nouns. For instance, '报纸广告' (newspaper advertisement) or '报纸摘要' (newspaper summary). It can also be modified by adjectives to describe the type of news, such as '英文报纸' (English newspaper) or '当地报纸' (local newspaper). In the digital age, you might also hear '电子报纸' (electronic newspaper), though '电子报' is more common.
这些旧报纸可以回收吗? (Can these old newspapers be recycled?)
You will encounter the word 报纸 in various social and professional settings in China. One of the most traditional places is the 报刊亭 (bàokān tíng) or newsstand. Although these are disappearing in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, they were once the hub of urban life where people would stop to buy a morning paper or a magazine. In these settings, you'd hear customers ask, '还有今天的报纸吗?' (Do you still have today's newspaper?).
- Daily Life Scenarios
- At home: '把报纸拿给我' (Bring me the newspaper). In the office: '报纸上登了我们的广告' (Our ad was printed in the newspaper).
爷爷每天早上都要去买一份报纸。
(Grandpa goes to buy a newspaper every morning.)
In academic or journalistic discussions, 报纸 is used to discuss media ethics and history. You might hear it in a university lecture discussing '报纸的社会责任' (the social responsibility of newspapers). In a library, a staff member might point you to the '报纸阅览室' (newspaper reading room). Even in the digital world, headlines on news apps like 'Toutiao' or 'Sina' often refer back to traditional 报纸 sources, saying '据XX报纸报道' (According to XX newspaper's report).
他在报纸上看到了招聘启事。 (He saw a job advertisement in the newspaper.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using the wrong measure word. While 个 (gè) is the general-purpose measure word, using it with 报纸 ('一个报纸') sounds very unnatural and 'foreign'. Always stick to 份 (fèn) for a copy of the publication. Another mistake is confusing 报纸 (newspaper) with 杂志 (zázhì - magazine). While both are periodicals, magazines are usually bound and have glossy covers, whereas newspapers are folded sheets.
- Common Errors
- 1. Using '读' vs '看': While '读报' is correct, beginners often say '读报纸' when they mean they are just glancing through it. '看报纸' is more common for casual reading. 2. Confusion with '新闻' (News): '我在报纸看到新闻' is correct, but don't say '我买一个新闻' when you mean you bought a newspaper.
错误: 我买了一个报纸。 (Incorrect: I bought a newspaper.)
正确: 我买了一份报纸。 (Correct: I bought a newspaper.)
Another subtle mistake involves the preposition. In English, we say 'I read it in the newspaper'. In Chinese, the standard way to express this is '我在报纸上看到' (I saw it on the newspaper). Using '里' (inside) is understandable but '上' (on/upon the surface of the paper) is the idiomatic standard. Lastly, avoid confusing 报纸 with 报告 (bàogào - report/presentation). Although they share the '报' character, they refer to very different things.
Understanding the synonyms and related terms for 报纸 helps you navigate different levels of formality. The most direct relative is 刊物 (kānwù), which is a formal term for 'publication'. This encompasses newspapers, magazines, and journals. Another related term is 报刊 (bàokān), a collective noun for 'newspapers and periodicals'. If you are referring to a specifically professional or academic journal, you would use 期刊 (qīkān).
- Comparison Table
- 报纸 (Bàozhǐ): Physical newspaper, daily/weekly.
杂志 (Zázhì): Magazine, usually weekly/monthly.
新闻 (Xīnwén): The news itself, regardless of the medium.
这份报纸比那本杂志便宜。 (This newspaper is cheaper than that magazine.)
In a more digital or broadcast context, you might use 媒体 (méitǐ - media) or 传媒 (chuánméi - mass media). For example, '报纸是传统媒体' (Newspapers are traditional media). If you are talking specifically about the content of the newspaper, the word 版面 (bǎnmiàn) refers to the layout or the 'page' in a more abstract sense (e.g., 'He occupies a large page/space in the newspaper'). Finally, 社论 (shèlùn) refers specifically to the editorial section of a 报纸.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
China invented paper in the 2nd century AD, but the modern daily newspaper format was influenced by Western models in the 19th century.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'bào' with a flat tone (1st tone) instead of falling (4th tone).
- Pronouncing 'zhǐ' like 'zi' (ignoring the retroflex 'h').
- Confusing the tones of 'bào' (4th) and 'bao' (1st - bread/bun).
- Failing to dip the voice enough on the 3rd tone of 'zhǐ'.
- Adding an 'r' sound to the end like 'baozhir' (common in Beijing dialect but not standard).
Difficulty Rating
The characters are common and relatively easy to recognize for beginners.
The character '报' has many strokes but follows a standard radical pattern.
The pronunciation is straightforward once the 'zh' sound is mastered.
Very distinct word that is rarely confused with others in context.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Measure Words (Quantifiers)
一份报纸 (yí fèn bàozhǐ)
Preposition '在...上'
在报纸上 (on the newspaper)
Verb-Object Structures
看报纸 (read newspaper)
Attributive '的'
今天的报纸 (today's newspaper)
Resultative Complements
看完了报纸 (finished reading the newspaper)
Examples by Level
这是报纸。
This is a newspaper.
Simple demonstrative sentence: This + is + noun.
我看报纸。
I read the newspaper.
Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.
我有一份报纸。
I have a newspaper.
Use of the measure word '份' (fèn) for newspapers.
他不看报纸。
He doesn't read the newspaper.
Negation using '不' (bù).
报纸在桌子上。
The newspaper is on the table.
Locative structure: Subject + 在 + Location + 上.
那是你的报纸吗?
Is that your newspaper?
Question using the particle '吗' (ma).
我买报纸。
I buy a newspaper.
Simple SVO with the verb '买' (mǎi).
今天的报纸。
Today's newspaper.
Using '的' (de) to show possession or time relationship.
我想买一份英文报纸。
I want to buy an English newspaper.
Using '想' (xiǎng) for desire and '英文' as an adjective.
这份报纸很便宜。
This newspaper is very cheap.
Subject + 很 + Adjective structure.
爸爸在看昨天的报纸。
Dad is reading yesterday's newspaper.
Using '在' to indicate a continuous action.
你喜欢看什么报纸?
What newspaper do you like to read?
Question using the pronoun '什么' (shénme).
报纸里有很多照片。
There are many photos in the newspaper.
Existential sentence: Location + 有 + Object.
我每天早上都看报纸。
I read the newspaper every morning.
Using '都' (dōu) to emphasize 'every'.
请给我那份报纸。
Please give me that newspaper.
Polite request using '请' (qǐng).
他在报纸上找工作。
He is looking for a job in the newspaper.
Using '在...上' for 'in the newspaper'.
现在的报纸越来越少了。
There are fewer and fewer newspapers now.
Using '越来越' (yuè lái yuè) for progressive change.
他在报纸上读到了关于天气的报道。
He read a report about the weather in the newspaper.
Using '关于' (guānyú) for 'about/concerning'.
订阅一份报纸需要多少钱?
How much does it cost to subscribe to a newspaper?
Using '订阅' (dìngyuè) as a formal verb for subscribe.
报纸是获取信息的重要途径。
Newspapers are an important way to get information.
Formal 'A 是 B' structure with adjectives.
我习惯在吃早餐时翻翻报纸。
I am used to flipping through the newspaper while having breakfast.
Verb reduplication '翻翻' (fānfān) for a casual action.
这家报纸的新闻很准确。
The news in this newspaper is very accurate.
Using '准确' (zhǔnquè) to describe quality.
他在报纸上看到了自己的名字。
He saw his own name in the newspaper.
Reflexive pronoun '自己' (zìjǐ).
除了报纸,我还喜欢看杂志。
Besides newspapers, I also like reading magazines.
Using '除了...还' (chúle... hái) for 'besides'.
传统报纸正面临着严重的生存危机。
Traditional newspapers are facing a serious survival crisis.
Using '面临' (miànlín) for 'to face' a situation.
报纸的社论反映了政府的立场。
The newspaper's editorial reflects the government's stance.
Using '反映' (fǎnyìng) for 'to reflect'.
他是一位资深的报纸编辑。
He is a senior newspaper editor.
Using '资深' (zīshēn) for 'senior/experienced'.
报纸上刊登了那场比赛的详细摘要。
The newspaper published a detailed summary of the match.
Using '刊登' (kāndēng) for 'to publish in a periodical'.
尽管网络发达,报纸仍有其独特价值。
Despite the advanced internet, newspapers still have their unique value.
Using '尽管...仍' (jǐnguǎn... réng) for 'despite... still'.
我们需要分析报纸背后的政治意图。
We need to analyze the political intentions behind the newspaper.
Using '分析' (fēnxī) and '意图' (yìtú).
这份报纸以深度报道见长。
This newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting.
Using '以...见长' (yǐ... jiàncháng) for 'to excel in'.
报纸的发行量正在逐年下降。
The circulation of newspapers is decreasing year by year.
Using '发行量' (fāxíngliàng) and '逐年' (zhúnián).
报纸的头版头条往往具有极大的社会号召力。
The headline on the front page of a newspaper often has great social appeal.
Using '号召力' (hàozhàolì) for 'appeal/influence'.
这家报纸因其犀利的政论而闻名遐迩。
This newspaper is well-known for its sharp political commentary.
Using the idiom '闻名遐迩' (wénmíng xiá'ěr) for 'widely known'.
媒体融合背景下,报纸必须寻求转型之路。
In the context of media convergence, newspapers must seek a path of transformation.
Using '媒体融合' (méitǐ rónghé) for 'media convergence'.
他通过翻阅旧报纸来研究那个时代的民俗。
He studied the folklore of that era by flipping through old newspapers.
Using '翻阅' (fānyuè) for 'browsing/leafing through'.
报纸的副刊通常包含文学作品和艺术评论。
The newspaper's supplement usually contains literary works and art reviews.
Using '副刊' (fùkān) for 'supplement'.
某些报纸为了博人眼球,不惜捏造虚假新闻。
Some newspapers do not hesitate to fabricate fake news to grab attention.
Using '博人眼球' (bó rén yǎnqiú) and '不惜' (bùxī).
报纸作为‘第四权力’,在监督政府方面发挥着作用。
Newspapers, as the 'fourth estate', play a role in supervising the government.
Using '第四权力' (dì-sì quánlì) for 'fourth estate'.
该报纸的排版风格趋向于简约而现代。
The layout style of this newspaper tends towards being simple and modern.
Using '趋向于' (qūxiàng yú) for 'tends towards'.
报纸的消亡是否预示着深度阅读时代的终结?
Does the demise of newspapers foreshadow the end of the era of deep reading?
Using '消亡' (xiāowáng) and '预示' (yùshì).
通过对报纸语料库的定量分析,我们可以洞察语言的变迁。
Through quantitative analysis of newspaper corpora, we can gain insight into language evolution.
Using '语料库' (yǔliàokù) and '洞察' (dòngchá).
报纸在近代中国思想启蒙运动中扮演了举足轻重的角色。
Newspapers played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment movement of modern China.
Using the idiom '举足轻重' (jǔzú qīngzhòng).
其报纸专栏以辞藻华丽、见解独到著称。
His newspaper column is famous for its ornate rhetoric and unique insights.
Using '辞藻华丽' (cízǎo huálì) and '著称' (zhùchēng).
报纸的商业化运作与其公共利益属性之间往往存在张力。
There is often a tension between the commercial operation of newspapers and their public interest attributes.
Using '张力' (zhānglì) for 'tension'.
数字化转型并非报纸的终点,而是其媒介形态的重塑。
Digital transformation is not the end of newspapers, but the reshaping of their media form.
Using '并非...而是' (bìngfēi... érshì).
报纸的言论版面是知识分子参与公共辩论的重要阵地。
The opinion section of the newspaper is an important front for intellectuals to participate in public debate.
Using '阵地' (zhèndì) metaphorically for 'front/arena'.
剖析报纸叙事中的意识形态偏见,是媒介素养教育的核心。
Analyzing ideological bias in newspaper narratives is the core of media literacy education.
Using '剖析' (pōuxī) and '意识形态' (yìshí xíngtài).
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— According to the newspaper. Used to introduce information.
报纸上说明天会下雨。
— To be printed/published in the newspaper.
这个消息登报纸了。
— A newsstand or kiosk selling papers.
报刊亭就在转角处。
— Newspaper clipping.
他有收集剪报的习惯。
— Newspaper office/agency.
他在一家报社工作。
— Electronic/digital newspaper.
我更喜欢看电子报。
— Extra edition of a newspaper.
报童在大喊:‘号外!号外!’
— The layout or page of a newspaper.
第一版面是头条新闻。
— Supplement section.
副刊里有很多散文。
— Tabloid/popular newspaper.
这家报纸是通俗报纸。
Often Confused With
Means 'report' or 'presentation'. Sharing the '报' character, but '报告' is usually oral or a formal document.
Means 'magazine'. Magazines are thicker, glossy, and less frequent than newspapers.
Means 'paper' in general. All newspapers are paper, but not all paper is a newspaper.
Idioms & Expressions
— Literal: Paper is expensive in Luoyang. Meaning: A book or newspaper is so popular that paper prices rise.
他的新书出版后,真可谓洛阳纸贵。
Literary— In black and white (written down and undeniable).
这是白纸黑字写着的,你不能抵赖。
Common— Military tactics on paper (theoretical but useless in practice).
我们不能纸上谈兵,要实地考察。
Common— To be famous for a time (often via newspapers).
那篇报道让他名噪一时。
Literary— Known to every household (often through media).
这个消息已经家喻户晓了。
Common— Rumors and slanders (often found in tabloids).
不要相信报纸上的流言蜚语。
Common— Learned and talented (often used for editors).
那位报社主编博学多才。
Formal— Between the lines.
字里行间流露出他的不满。
Literary— Reading is always beneficial.
多看报纸,开卷有益。
Common— Vividly described.
报纸上绘声绘色地描写了那场火灾。
CommonEasily Confused
Both relate to news.
新闻 is the information/content; 报纸 is the physical medium.
报纸上有新闻。
Both start with '报'.
报社 is the company/office that produces the paper.
他在报社工作。
Both are made of paper.
本子 is a notebook for writing; 报纸 is for reading news.
我用本子写字。
Both inform people.
告示 is a public notice or poster; 报纸 is a periodical publication.
墙上贴着告示。
Both are printed sheets.
传单 is a flyer/leaflet for advertising; 报纸 is for news.
他在街上发传单。
Sentence Patterns
这是 + [Noun]
这是报纸。
我 + [Verb] + [Noun]
我看报纸。
[Time] + 的 + 报纸
今天的报纸。
在 + 报纸 + 上
在报纸上看到。
除了 + [Noun] + 以外
除了报纸以外。
不仅...而且...
不仅有报纸,而且有杂志。
以...见长
以深度报道见长。
并非...而是...
并非消亡,而是重塑。
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Very high in both written and spoken Chinese, though decreasing in digital contexts.
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一个报纸
→
一份报纸
Using the wrong measure word. '份' is specific for publications.
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在报纸里
→
在报纸上
Chinese uses 'on' (上) for things written on a surface like paper.
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读报纸 (for casual glance)
→
看报纸
While both are okay, '看' is the standard for casual reading.
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报纸说
→
报纸上说
Adding '上' makes it more idiomatic, indicating the location of the info.
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买一份新闻
→
买一份报纸
You buy the paper (the object), not the news (the concept).
Tips
Measure Word Mastery
Always use '份' (fèn) for a full newspaper. Using '个' (gè) is a common beginner mistake that sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Public Reading
In China, look for '阅报栏' (newspaper boards) in parks. It's a great place to see the word in action and observe local culture.
Compound Words
Learn '报社' (office) and '记者' (journalist) along with '报纸' to build a thematic vocabulary cluster.
In vs. On
Remember to use '在...上' (on) when saying you saw something in the paper. '我在报纸上看到' is the standard phrase.
Retroflex Sounds
Practice the 'zh' in 'zhǐ'. It's different from the 'z' in 'zi'. Your tongue should be slightly curled back.
Real World Practice
Try reading the headlines of the 'China Daily' (mobile app or print). It's a great way to see formal 报纸 language.
Stroke Order
Pay attention to the stroke order of '报'. The right side is '卩' over '又'. Practice it ten times!
Context Clues
If you hear 'mǎi' (buy) or 'kàn' (read) followed by a 'b' sound, it's very likely 'bàozhǐ'.
E-Papers
Even if you read on a phone, you can say '看报' to sound more like a dedicated news follower.
Traditional Media
Use 报纸 when you want to emphasize traditional, reliable sources over social media rumors.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a **Bao** (steamed bun) wrapped in **Zhi** (paper) that has the news printed on it. You eat the bun and read the news!
Visual Association
Visualize a classic newsstand (报刊亭) with stacks of paper (纸) that report (报) the world's events.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to find a Chinese newspaper today. Look for the characters 报 and 纸. If you can't find a physical one, search for 人民日报 (People's Daily) online.
Word Origin
The word is a modern compound. '报' (bào) traces back to oracle bone script representing a person kneeling and being held by a hand, originally meaning 'to recompense' or 'to report'. '纸' (zhǐ) is a classic character for paper, consisting of the 'silk' radical (纟) because early paper was made from silk refuse.
Original meaning: Reporting paper.
Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic).Cultural Context
Be aware that certain newspapers in China are state-controlled, and discussing their content can sometimes involve political sensitivities.
In the West, newspapers are often associated with the 'morning coffee' routine, similar to China, but the political diversity of papers is often more emphasized in English-speaking countries.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Morning Routine
- 边喝咖啡边看报纸
- 拿报纸
- 今天的早报
- 读报时间
Newsstand
- 多少钱一份?
- 还有报纸吗?
- 给我一份
- 最新的报纸
Library
- 报纸阅览室
- 查阅旧报纸
- 过期的报纸
- 报纸存档
Recycling
- 回收报纸
- 旧报纸堆
- 卖报纸
- 废报纸
Advertising
- 登报
- 报纸广告栏
- 分类广告
- 寻人启事
Conversation Starters
"你平时喜欢看什么报纸? (What newspaper do you usually like to read?)"
"你觉得报纸以后会消失吗? (Do you think newspapers will disappear in the future?)"
"今天的报纸头条是什么? (What is today's newspaper headline?)"
"你在报纸上看到那个新闻了吗? (Did you see that news in the newspaper?)"
"你家里有旧报纸吗? (Do you have old newspapers at home?)"
Journal Prompts
写一写你小时候看报纸的经历。 (Write about your experience reading newspapers when you were a child.)
如果你是一家报纸的主编,你会写什么? (If you were the editor-in-chief of a newspaper, what would you write?)
比较报纸和手机新闻的优缺点。 (Compare the pros and cons of newspapers and mobile news.)
描述一下你在报纸上读到过最有趣的一件事。 (Describe the most interesting thing you ever read in a newspaper.)
为什么有些人仍然坚持看纸质报纸? (Why do some people still insist on reading paper newspapers?)
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe most common and correct measure word is '份' (fèn), which refers to one copy. You can also use '张' (zhāng) if you are referring to a single sheet of newspaper.
Yes, '读报纸' is correct and slightly more formal. However, '看报纸' is much more common in daily conversation.
The verb is '订阅' (dìngyuè). For example: '我想订阅这份报纸' (I want to subscribe to this newspaper).
报纸 specifically means newspaper. 报刊 is a broader term that includes both newspapers (报) and magazines/periodicals (刊).
Usually no. People use '新闻' (xīnwén) or '电子报' (diànzǐ bào) for digital versions. 报纸 typically implies the physical paper.
It is '人民日报' (Rénmín Rìbào), the most famous newspaper in China.
You say '昨天的报纸' (zuótiān de bàozhǐ).
No, it is strictly a noun. To say 'to report', you use the verb '报道' (bàodào).
It is called a '报刊亭' (bàokān tíng).
You say '英文报纸' (yīngwén bàozhǐ).
Test Yourself 200 questions
Translate: I read the newspaper every day.
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Translate: This newspaper is very interesting.
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Translate: Where can I buy a newspaper?
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Translate: He is an editor at the newspaper office.
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Translate: I saw the job ad in the newspaper.
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Translate: The newspaper headline was shocking.
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Translate: Please bring me today's morning paper.
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Translate: Traditional newspapers are in decline.
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Translate: I want to subscribe to an English newspaper.
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Translate: The editorial reflects the newspaper's stance.
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Write the characters for 'bàozhǐ'.
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Translate: Do you like reading newspapers?
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Translate: There are many photos in the newspaper.
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Translate: He is looking for a job in the newspaper.
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Translate: This is a local newspaper.
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Translate: I read about the weather in the paper.
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Translate: Don't throw away the old newspapers.
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Translate: The circulation of this paper is very high.
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Say 'I read the newspaper' in Chinese.
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Ask 'How much is this newspaper?' in Chinese.
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Say 'I want to buy an English newspaper.'
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Explain why you like or dislike reading newspapers.
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Say 'The headline news is very important.'
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Ask 'Has today's newspaper arrived?'
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Say 'I saw your name in the newspaper.'
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Discuss the future of print newspapers.
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Say 'I have a subscription to two newspapers.'
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Say 'Please give me a copy of the evening paper.'
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Say 'He works as an editor at a newspaper office.'
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Say 'The newspaper reported the fire.'
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Say 'Old newspapers can be recycled.'
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Say 'I found a job through a newspaper ad.'
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Say 'The newspaper editorial was very sharp.'
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Say 'This is a high-quality newspaper.'
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Say 'I prefer digital newspapers.'
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Listen and identify the word: Bàozhǐ.
Listen to the sentence: 'Wǒ mǎi le yí fèn bàozhǐ.' What did I buy?
Listen: 'Bàozhǐ zài nǎr?' Where is the person asking about?
Listen: 'Jīntiān de bàozhǐ hěn yǒuqù.' How is the newspaper today?
Listen: 'Tā měitiān dōu kàn bàozhǐ.' How often does he read the paper?
Listen: 'Wǒ zài bàozhǐ shàng kàndào le nǐ.' Where did I see you?
Listen: 'Nǐ dìng bàozhǐ le ma?' What is the question asking?
Listen: 'Tóutiáo xīnwén shì shénme?' What is being asked?
Listen: 'Bàoshè zài nǎr?' What is being located?
Listen: 'Zhè shì jiù bàozhǐ.' What kind of newspaper is this?
Listen: 'Wǒ xǐhuān kàn yīngwén bàozhǐ.' What language is the paper in?
Listen: 'Bàozhǐ dào le.' What happened?
Listen: 'Qǐng gěi wǒ yí fèn bàozhǐ.' What is the request?
Listen: 'Tā shì bàoshè de jìzhě.' What is his job?
Listen: 'Bàozhǐ fāxíngliàng xiàjiàng le.' What happened to the circulation?
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Summary
报纸 (bàozhǐ) is the standard Chinese term for a physical newspaper. While digital news is rising, '看报纸' (reading the newspaper) remains a culturally significant phrase for staying informed. Example: 我在报纸上看到了招聘广告 (I saw a job ad in the newspaper).
- 报纸 (bàozhǐ) means newspaper.
- It is a noun used with the measure word 份 (fèn).
- The primary verb used with it is 看 (kàn - to read).
- It is a key vocabulary word for CEFR A1 learners.
Measure Word Mastery
Always use '份' (fèn) for a full newspaper. Using '个' (gè) is a common beginner mistake that sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Public Reading
In China, look for '阅报栏' (newspaper boards) in parks. It's a great place to see the word in action and observe local culture.
Compound Words
Learn '报社' (office) and '记者' (journalist) along with '报纸' to build a thematic vocabulary cluster.
In vs. On
Remember to use '在...上' (on) when saying you saw something in the paper. '我在报纸上看到' is the standard phrase.
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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).
一点儿
A1a little, a bit
一会儿
A1a moment, a while
一部分
B1part; portion; minority
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)