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March 24, 2026
媒体(媒體)méitǐ(mei2ti3)
媒体 (méi tǐ) refers to various means of communication that distribute information, particularly news. It includes traditional formats like newspapers and television, as well as digital platforms such as social media. Understanding this term is essential for discussing contemporary issues related to information dissemination and public discourse.
Frequency#1913DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, 媒体 plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and is often influenced by government regulations. The relationship between media and government is a key aspect of understanding political discourse in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 媒 (méi) as a 'mediator' that connects people with news, while 体 (tǐ) can remind you of 'body' or 'form.' Together, they form the 'body of information' that mediates communication. Imagine a news anchor as the 'mediator' of news, presenting the 'body' of information to the public.
Meanings of 媒体
méitǐ(mei2ti3)
1media, esp. news media
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About 媒体
媒体Simplified
媒體Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1913Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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新闻 (xīnwén) — use 媒体 when referring to the medium of communication, and 新闻 when specifically discussing the content of news.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 媒 (méi) as a 'mediator' that connects people with news, while 体 (tǐ) can remind you of 'body' or 'form.' Together, they form the 'body of information' that mediates communication. Imagine a news anchor as the 'mediator' of news, presenting the 'body' of information to the public.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 媒体 with similar-sounding terms. While it can be used in formal contexts, it's also common in everyday speech when discussing news. Collocations like '新闻媒体' (xīn wén méi tǐ - news media) are frequent, and remember to pronounce the tones correctly to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 媒体 connects well with other vocabulary related to communication and information, like 新闻 (xīn wén - news) and 传播 (chuán bō - to disseminate). Focus on using it in sentences and understanding its role in discussions about current events.
Cultural Note
In China, 媒体 plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and is often influenced by government regulations. The relationship between media and government is a key aspect of understanding political discourse in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 媒体 with 介质 (jiè zhì - medium), which refers more to a method of transmission rather than a platform for information. For example, saying '社交介质' (shè jiāo jiè zhì) instead of '社交媒体' (shè jiāo méi tǐ) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 媒体
媒体 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.
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我并不认为他们仅仅是为了吸引____的目光才把它搞得有声有色的。
I don't think they're just jazzing it up for the media.
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我并不认为他们仅仅是为了吸引媒体的目光才把它搞得有声有色的。
wǒ bìng bù rèn wéi tā mén jǐn jǐn shì wéi le xī yǐn méi tǐ de mù guāng cái bǎ tā gǎo dé yǒu shēng yǒu sè de。
I don't think they're just jazzing it up for the media.
2
这张令人难堪的照片是怎么落到媒体手中的？
zhè zhāng líng rén nán kān de zhào piàn shì zěn mó luò dào méi tǐ shǒu zhōng de？
How had this com-promising picture come into the possession of the press?
3
这很可能会演变成媒体的一场闹剧。
zhè hěn kě néng huì yǎn biàn chéng méi tǐ de yī cháng nào jù。
It could well turn into some kind of a media circus.
4
他最初面对媒体时情绪有点忧郁。
tā zuì chū miàn duì méi tǐ shí qíng xù yǒu diǎn yōu yù。
He faced the press, initially, in a somewhat subdued mood.
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为了摆脱媒体的关注，这对新人在加勒比喜结连理。
wéi le bǎi tuō méi tǐ de guān zhù， ， zhè duì xīn rén zài jiā lè bǐ xǐ jié lián。
The couple married in the Caribbean to avoid a media circus.
6
西班牙媒体昨天仍然在攻击英国媒体。
xī bān yá méi tǐ zuó tiān réng rán zài gōng jī yīng guó méi tǐ。
The Spanish media were still sniping at the British press yesterday.
7
我们从未在音乐媒体获得过好评。
wǒ mén cóng wèi zài yīn lè méi tǐ huò dé guò hǎo píng。
We've never had a good review in the music press.
8
新媒体不可能与旧媒体有质的差别。
xīn méi tǐ bù kě néng yǔ jiù méi tǐ yǒu zhì de chà bié。
The new media are unlikely to prove qualitatively different from the old.
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布拉特巴克比媒体称赞的要有才华。
bù lā tè bā kè bǐ méi tǐ chēng zàn de yào yǒu cái huá。
Bratbakk had more ability than the media gave him credit for.
Five leading fighter pilots have been captured and paraded before the media.
Cultural Notes for 媒体
🏮Cultural insight
In China, 媒体 plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and is often influenced by government regulations. The relationship between media and government is a key aspect of understanding political discourse in Chinese society.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Unlike in many Western countries where media operates independently, Chinese media is often state-controlled, influencing the type of information that is available to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions about 媒体
媒体 generally refers to the media itself, while 传媒 (chuán méi) often encompasses the broader field of communication and media studies.
Yes, 媒体 can include social media, but it's more commonly associated with traditional news outlets.
Yes, 媒体 is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing news and communication.
