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March 24, 2026
新闻(新聞)xīnwén(xin1wen2)
新闻 (xīn wén) refers to news or information about current events. It is commonly used in contexts such as media reports, journalism, and everyday conversations when discussing recent happenings. The term encompasses various forms of news, including print, broadcast, and online mediums.
Strokes22Frequency#900DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, news is often disseminated through state-run media, reflecting the government's influence on public information. The significance of news is also seen in the tradition of keeping the community informed about local events and developments.
Memory Tip
Imagine the character 新闻 as a 'news window' where information flows in. The '新' (xīn) means 'new', reminding you that it's about current events, while '闻' (wén) sounds like 'when', suggesting the timing of news. Picture yourself peering through a window to catch the latest updates.
Meanings of 新闻
xīnwén(xin1wen2)
1news
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About 新闻
新闻Simplified
新聞Traditional
22Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#900Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
消息 (xiāo xī) refers to information or news but is often more informal or personal in nature compared to 新闻 (xīnwén), which typically denotes more formal or official news.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 新闻; the first syllable is high and level, while the second is rising. Common mistakes include misusing the measure words 条 (tiáo) and 个 (gè). Use 条 for news reports and individual stories, and 个 for more general or informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 新闻 connects to other vocabulary about communication and media. Focus on understanding how to use it in sentences discussing current events and familiarize yourself with related terms like 报纸 (bàozhǐ - newspaper) and 记者 (jìzhě - journalist).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the measure words for 新闻; for example, saying '一个新闻' (yī gè xīn wén) is incorrect. The correct form is '一条新闻' (yī tiáo xīn wén) when referring to a piece of news.
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新闻 (xīn wén) refers to news or information about current events. It is commonly used in contexts such as media reports, journalism, and everyday conversations when discussing recent happenings. The term encompasses various forms of news, including print, broadcast, and online mediums.
When to use 新闻
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 新闻; the first syllable is high and level, while the second is rising. Common mistakes include misusing the measure words 条 (tiáo) and 个 (gè). Use 条 for news reports and individual stories, and 个 for more general or informal contexts.
新闻 or something close to it
消息 (xiāo xī) refers to information or news but is often more informal or personal in nature compared to 新闻 (xīnwén), which typically denotes more formal or official news.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the measure words for 新闻; for example, saying '一个新闻' (yī gè xīn wén) is incorrect. The correct form is '一条新闻' (yī tiáo xīn wén) when referring to a piece of news.
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Grammar Patterns of 新闻
新闻 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
