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采访
cǎifǎng
to interview
HSK 5, v, 14 strokes, rank #2799, Hard
采访
cǎifǎng
to gather news
HSK 5, v, 14 strokes, rank #2799, Hard
采访
cǎifǎng
to hunt for and collect
HSK 5, v, 14 strokes, rank #2799, Hard
采访
cǎifǎng
to cover
HSK 5, v, 14 strokes, rank #2799, Hard
cǎifǎng(cai3fang3)cai fang T3
1to interview
2to gather news
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March 24, 2026
采访(採訪)cǎifǎng(cai3fang3)
The verb 采访 refers to the act of interviewing someone, often used in the context of journalism or media. It encompasses gathering news or information through direct questioning and interaction with individuals. This term is commonly employed in professional settings, especially when reporting or researching topics.
Strokes14Frequency#2799DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the act of 采访 is crucial for media integrity, and journalists are often seen as key figures in promoting transparency and information dissemination. Major events like the National People's Congress frequently involve extensive interviews to gather diverse opinions.
Memory tip
Think of 采访 as 'collecting' news like a detective (the character 采 means 'to pick' or 'to gather', and the character 访 means 'to visit' or 'to inquire'). Visualize a journalist with a notepad, visiting different people to gather stories and insights, emphasizing the gathering aspect.
Meanings of 采访
cǎifǎng(cai3fang3)
1to interview
2to gather news
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About 采访
采访Simplified
採訪Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2799Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
采访 (cǎifǎng) vs 访问 (fǎngwèn) — use 采访 when emphasizing the act of interviewing for information, while 访问 refers more broadly to visiting someone.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 采访, as it can imply both formal and informal interviews. Common collocations include 采访记者 (interview journalist) and 采访对象 (interview subject). Avoid confusion with similar terms like 调查 (diàochá), which means to investigate rather than just interview.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 采访 connects with other vocabulary related to communication, such as 交流 (jiāoliú - to communicate) and 访问 (fǎngwèn - to visit). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences about news and media to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 采访 with 访问, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我访问了一个记者' (I visited a journalist) should be corrected to '我采访了一个记者' to convey the correct meaning of interviewing.
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The verb 采访 refers to the act of interviewing someone, often used in the context of journalism or media. It encompasses gathering news or information through direct questioning and interaction with individuals. This term is commonly employed in professional settings, especially when reporting or researching topics.
When to use 采访
Be mindful of the context when using 采访, as it can imply both formal and informal interviews. Common collocations include 采访记者 (interview journalist) and 采访对象 (interview subject). Avoid confusion with similar terms like 调查 (diàochá), which means to investigate rather than just interview.
采访 or something close to it
采访 (cǎifǎng) vs 访问 (fǎngwèn) — use 采访 when emphasizing the act of interviewing for information, while 访问 refers more broadly to visiting someone.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 采访 with 访问, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我访问了一个记者' (I visited a journalist) should be corrected to '我采访了一个记者' to convey the correct meaning of interviewing.
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Grammar patterns of 采访
采访 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他曾告诉一位____者，他甚至都不喜欢摇滚乐。
He once told an interviewer that he didn't even like rock music.
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他曾告诉一位采访者，他甚至都不喜欢摇滚乐。
tā céng gàosu yī wèi cǎifǎng zhě， tā shènzhì dōu bù xǐhuan yáogǔn lè。
He once told an interviewer that he didn't even like rock music.
2
他接受采访时阐述了持乐观态度的理由。
tā jiēshòu cǎifǎng shí chǎnshù le chí lèguān tàidù de lǐyóu。
In the interview he gave some grounds for optimism.
3
柯林斯在采访还没开始时就暴躁不安起来。
kē lín Sī zài cǎifǎng hái méi kāishǐ shí jiù bàozào bù’ān qǐlái。
Collins was in a foul mood even before the interviews began.
4
他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。
tā ruì zhì diāo zuān， pínglùn jiān kè， duì rènhé cǎifǎng tā de rén ér yán dōushì mèng yǎn。
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
