报纸
bào zhǐA publication containing news, articles, and other information, typically printed on paper and distributed daily or weekly.
这家报纸以报道国际新闻闻名。
This newspaper is famous for its international news coverage.
The term '报纸' can also refer to the physical material (paper) used for printing newspapers.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'报纸' is often used in the context of daily news consumption, and it is a common topic in conversations about current events.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '报纸' is a formal term, it is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing news or reading habits.
📖Word Origin
The term '报纸' is composed of '报' (bào, meaning 'report' or 'news') and '纸' (zhǐ, meaning 'paper'). It literally means 'news paper' and has been used in Chinese for centuries to refer to printed news publications.
📝Usage Notes
In modern usage, '报纸' can also refer to online news publications, though the term '网络新闻' (wǎngluò xīnwén) is more commonly used for digital news.