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March 24, 2026
报纸(報紙)bàozhǐ(bao4zhi3)
报纸 (bào zhǐ) refers to newspapers, which are printed publications containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information. They are commonly used in daily life to stay informed about current events and are often delivered to homes or available for purchase at newsstands.
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Cultural Note
In China, reading the newspaper is a common practice among the elderly in parks or public places, reflecting a cultural habit of staying informed and discussing current affairs with others. Newspapers often play a crucial role in public opinion and awareness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'report' (报) being delivered on 'paper' (纸). Think of a newspaper as a bundle of reports printed on paper, where each page is filled with the latest news. The pronunciation 'bào zhǐ' sounds like 'bow' and 'cheer', as if you're bowing to the news that cheers you up.
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杂志 (zá zhì) - choose 报纸 when referring specifically to newspapers that focus on news, while 杂志 refers to magazines that contain articles on various topics.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'report' (报) being delivered on 'paper' (纸). Think of a newspaper as a bundle of reports printed on paper, where each page is filled with the latest news. The pronunciation 'bào zhǐ' sounds like 'bow' and 'cheer', as if you're bowing to the news that cheers you up.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 报纸 with 纸 (paper) when discussing print materials. While 报纸 specifically refers to newspapers, 纸 is a more general term for paper. It’s also important to note the tone for 报 (bào) and 纸 (zhǐ); mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 报纸 connects well with other vocabulary related to media and communication, such as 新闻 (xīn wén) for 'news' and 杂志 (zá zhì) for 'magazine'. Students should focus on recognizing it in contexts involving news and reading.
Cultural Note
In China, reading the newspaper is a common practice among the elderly in parks or public places, reflecting a cultural habit of staying informed and discussing current affairs with others. Newspapers often play a crucial role in public opinion and awareness.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is using 报纸 in contexts where 书 (book) or 杂志 (magazine) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我在读报纸' (wǒ zài dú bào zhǐ) when you mean 'I am reading a magazine' is incorrect; use '杂志' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 报纸
报纸 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). It carries 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
兰德尔这个时候应该正在拿周日的____。
Randall would just now be getting the Sunday paper.
Example Sentences for 报纸 (10)
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1
兰德尔这个时候应该正在拿周日的报纸。
lán dé ěr zhè gè shí hòu yīng gāi zhèng zài ná zhōu rì de bào zhǐ。
Randall would just now be getting the Sunday paper.
2
你是不是收藏了大量的书籍、报纸和纪念品？
nǐ shì bù shì shōu cáng le dà liáng de shū jí、 、 bào zhǐ hé jì niàn？
Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
3
报纸使用了新词“丁克族”，即“双收入无子女”。
bào zhǐ shǐ yòng le xīn cí“ “ dīng kè”， zú“ ”， jí “ shuāng shōu rù”。
The newspaper used the neologism "dinks", Double Income No Kids.
4
这份报纸的调查性新闻报道为其赢得了尊敬。
zhè fèn bào zhǐ de tiáo chá xìng xīn wén bào dào wéi qí yíng dé le zūn jìng。
The paper has earned respect for its investigative journalism.
5
各家报纸都以整个头版醒目地刊登了这一报道。
gè jiā bào zhǐ dū yǐ zhěng gè tóu bǎn xǐng mù dì kān dēng le zhè yī bào dào。
The newspapers splashed the story all over their front pages.
6
即使是内容严肃的报纸也认为这是一次胜利。
jí shǐ shì nèi róng yán sù de bào zhǐ yě rèn wéi zhè shì yī cì shèng lì。
Even the quality papers agreed that it was a triumph.
7
几百张卷紧的报纸在为数5万的人群中被点燃。
jī bǎi zhāng juàn jǐn de bào zhǐ zài wéi shù5 5 wàn de rén qún zhōng bèi diǎn。
Hundreds of tightly rolled newspapers were set aflame among the 50,000 crowd.
8
一份荷兰报纸拍到了总统形单影只地在雨中等待的照片。
yī fèn hé lán bào zhǐ pāi dào le zǒng tǒng xíng dān yǐng zhī dì zài yǔ zhōng děng dài de zhào piàn。
A Dutch newspaper photographed the president waiting forlornly in the rain.
9
通俗报纸的内页都有照片专栏.
tōng sú bào zhǐ de nèi yè dū yǒu zhào piàn zhuān lán.
The popular papers all have photo features on their inside pages.
10
报纸上有很多关于继子女所面临的问题的报道。
bào zhǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō guān yú jì zǐ nǚ suǒ miàn lín de wèn tí de bào dào。
There's been a lot in the papers about the problems facing stepchildren.
Cultural Notes for 报纸
🏮Cultural insight
In China, reading the newspaper is a common practice among the elderly in parks or public places, reflecting a cultural habit of staying informed and discussing current affairs with others. Newspapers often play a crucial role in public opinion and awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions about 报纸
报纸 refers to newspapers which focus on current events and news, while 杂志 refers to magazines that may contain articles, stories, and entertainment.
You can say '我看报纸' (wǒ kàn bào zhǐ).
The common measure word for 报纸 is 份 (fèn) or 期 (qī).
