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刊物kānwùpublicationHSK 7, n, 13 strokes, rank #22825, Very Hard
kānwù(kan1wu4)kan wu T1
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March 24, 2026

刊物kānwù(kan1wu4)

刊物 refers to a type of publication or periodical, typically used for newspapers, magazines, or journals. It is commonly used in contexts related to media, academia, and literature, indicating a printed work that is released periodically.

Strokes13Frequency#22825DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, publications such as 刊物 play a significant role in disseminating information and shaping public opinion, especially in the context of government and education. Academic journals are highly respected and often used as sources for research.

Memory tip

Imagine a '刊' (kan) with a 'pen' in hand, diligently writing '物' (wu) on a page. The character '刊' resembles a pen writing down important information, while '物' suggests something tangible or material. Together, they form '刊物', a physical representation of published works.

Meanings of 刊物

kānwù(kan1wu4)
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About 刊物

刊物Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#22825Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

杂志 (zázhì) vs 期刊 (qīkān) — choose 刊物 when referring to any type of publication, while 杂志 specifically refers to magazines and 期刊 refers to academic journals.

Usage Notes

When using 刊物, it's important to note that it is generally more formal and is often associated with official or academic publications. Common collocations include '学术刊物' (academic publication) and '新闻刊物' (news publication). Learners should also be aware to use the correct tones to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 刊物 connects with other terms related to media and literature at this level, such as 发表 (fābiǎo - to publish) and 文献 (wénxiàn - literature). Students should focus on understanding its usage in different contexts and practicing related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 刊物 with 书籍 (shūjí - books) since both refer to printed works. However, 刊物 specifically implies periodic publications, while 书籍 refers to books in general. A common mistake is saying '我喜欢读刊物和书籍' (I like reading publications and books) without recognizing the difference in their contexts.

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Component Characters

刊kānto print
HSK 65 strokes刂
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物wùthing
HSK 28 strokes牛
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How to say publication in Chinese

“publication” in Chinese is刊物kānwù

刊物 refers to a type of publication or periodical, typically used for newspapers, magazines, or journals. It is commonly used in contexts related to media, academia, and literature, indicating a printed work that is released periodically.

When to use 刊物

When using 刊物, it's important to note that it is generally more formal and is often associated with official or academic publications. Common collocations include '学术刊物' (academic publication) and '新闻刊物' (news publication). Learners should also be aware to use the correct tones to avoid confusion.

刊物 or something close to it

杂志 (zázhì) vs 期刊 (qīkān) — choose 刊物 when referring to any type of publication, while 杂志 specifically refers to magazines and 期刊 refers to academic journals.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 刊物 with 书籍 (shūjí - books) since both refer to printed works. However, 刊物 specifically implies periodic publications, while 书籍 refers to books in general. A common mistake is saying '我喜欢读刊物和书籍' (I like reading publications and books) without recognizing the difference in their contexts.

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刊物 can refer to various types of publications, including newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and even digital publications.

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