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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
资讯zīxùninformationHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #13423, Very Hard
zīxùn(zi1xun4) T1
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March 24, 2026

资讯(資訊)zīxùn(zi1xun4)

资讯 (zī xùn) refers to information, especially in the context of news, data, or updates. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe the flow of information, particularly in media and communication.

Strokes15Frequency#13423DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, staying informed through various forms of 资讯 is highly valued, especially in an era of rapid technological advancement and information overload. The term is frequently used in discussions about social media and news dissemination.

Memory Tip

Think of 资讯 as a 'zippy news exchange.' The character 资 (zī) looks like a person giving resources, and 讯 (xùn) resembles a message being sent quickly. Imagine someone zipping through a crowd to deliver important news!

Meanings of 资讯

zīxùn(zi1xun4)
1information
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About 资讯

资讯Simplified
資訊Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 资讯

Quick Contrast

消息 (xiāoxi) — use 资讯 (zīxùn) for formal contexts or when referring to organized information, while 消息 (xiāoxi) is more casual and can refer to rumors or less formal news.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 资讯 is often used in a more formal context, such as in journalism or business reports. A common mistake is to confuse it with 信息 (xìn xī), which is more general and can refer to any type of information, while 资讯 specifically implies updated or current information.

HSK Study Tips

While 资讯 is not an official HSK word, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to communication and media. Focus on understanding its usage in sentences alongside related terms like 信息 (xìn xī) and 消息 (xiāo xī) to differentiate contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use 资讯 inappropriately in casual conversations. For instance, saying '我想要一些资讯' (I want some information) sounds awkward; instead, use '我想要一些信息' (I want some information) for general contexts.

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Component Characters

资zīresources
HSK 510 strokes贝
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讯xùnto question
HSK 45 strokes讠
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How to say information in Chinese

“information” in Chinese is资讯zīxùn

资讯 (zī xùn) refers to information, especially in the context of news, data, or updates. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe the flow of information, particularly in media and communication.

When to use 资讯

Be mindful that 资讯 is often used in a more formal context, such as in journalism or business reports. A common mistake is to confuse it with 信息 (xìn xī), which is more general and can refer to any type of information, while 资讯 specifically implies updated or current information.

资讯 or something close to it

消息 (xiāoxi) — use 资讯 (zīxùn) for formal contexts or when referring to organized information, while 消息 (xiāoxi) is more casual and can refer to rumors or less formal news.

What learners get wrong

Learners often use 资讯 inappropriately in casual conversations. For instance, saying '我想要一些资讯' (I want some information) sounds awkward; instead, use '我想要一些信息' (I want some information) for general contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 资讯

资讯 specifically refers to updated or current information, often in a news context, while 信息 is a broader term for any type of information.

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