tạp chí
/taːp t͡ɕi˧˦/A periodical publication containing articles, stories, and other content on various topics, typically published weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
Tạp chí này chuyên về thời trang và mỹ phẩm.
This magazine specializes in fashion and cosmetics.
Tôi đã đăng ký nhận tạp chí kinh tế hàng tháng.
I have subscribed to receive the economic magazine monthly.
The term 'tạp chí' is used for both general-interest and specialized magazines.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'Tạp chí' is more formal and often used in writing, while 'báo' is more common in everyday speech.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'tạp chí' for magazines and 'báo' for newspapers to avoid confusion.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Chinese characters 雜誌 (zázhì), where 雜 (zá) means 'miscellaneous' and 誌 (zhì) means 'record' or 'publication'.
📝Usage Notes
'Tạp chí' is a formal term for magazines, while 'báo' is more commonly used for newspapers.