Meanings of 报刊
By ear
Play it, then pick what 报刊 means.
About 报刊
Podcast: 报刊
Podcast: 报刊
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 报刊
期刊 (qīkān) vs 报纸 (bàozhǐ) — use 报刊 for a collective reference to both newspapers and periodicals, whereas 期刊 specifically refers to periodicals and 报纸 refers specifically to newspapers.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 报刊, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about media regulations or journalism courses. Common collocations include '报刊发行' (newspaper publication) and '报刊业' (the press industry).
Although 报刊 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK 3-4 vocabulary related to media and communication. Students should practice using it in sentences about news, and focus on its use in phrases with related terms like 新闻 (xīnwén, news) and 媒体 (méitǐ, media).
Learners often confuse 报刊 with magazines, mistakenly using it to refer to any publication. For example, saying '我喜欢看报刊的杂志' (I like to read the magazines of newspapers) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢看杂志' (I like to read magazines).
Pronunciation of 报刊
Drill the tone of 报刊 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 报刊 to You
Let me explain 报刊 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 报刊 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 报刊?
Learning Lab
Knowing 报刊 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say newspapers and periodicals in Chinese
“newspapers and periodicals” in Chinese is报刊
报刊 (bàokān) refers to newspapers and periodicals collectively, encompassing various types of printed media that deliver news, information, and opinions to the public. This term is commonly used in discussions about journalism, media, and the dissemination of information in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use 报刊
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 报刊, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about media regulations or journalism courses. Common collocations include '报刊发行' (newspaper publication) and '报刊业' (the press industry).
报刊 or something close to it
期刊 (qīkān) vs 报纸 (bàozhǐ) — use 报刊 for a collective reference to both newspapers and periodicals, whereas 期刊 specifically refers to periodicals and 报纸 refers specifically to newspapers.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 报刊 with magazines, mistakenly using it to refer to any publication. For example, saying '我喜欢看报刊的杂志' (I like to read the magazines of newspapers) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢看杂志' (I like to read magazines).
Write 报刊
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 报刊 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 报刊?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 报刊
报刊 refers to printed newspapers and periodicals, while 新闻 specifically means news, which can come from various sources, including digital media.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 报刊?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.