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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.
Frequency#2799DifficultyMedium
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
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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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.
Example Sentences for 采访 (10)
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他曾告诉一位采访者，他甚至都不喜欢摇滚乐。
tā zēng gào sù yī wèi cǎi fǎng zhě， ， tā shèn zhì dū bù xǐ huān yáo gǔn。
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 jiē shòu cǎi fǎng shí chǎn shù le chí lè guān tài dù de lǐ yóu。
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 cǎi fǎng huán méi kāi shǐ shí jiù bào zào bù ān qǐ lái。
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， ， píng lùn jiān， kè ， duì rèn hé cǎi fǎng tā de rén ér yán dū shì。
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
5
格雷戈里会采访他们，并会挑动他们彼此相斗。
gé léi gē lǐ huì cǎi fǎng tā mén， ， bìng huì tiāo dòng tā mén bǐ cǐ xiāng。
Gregory would interview them, and would play one off against the other.
6
她表达了对被一位社工采访的愤恨。
tā biǎo dá le duì bèi yī wèi shè gōng cǎi fǎng de fèn hèn。
She expressed resentment at being interviewed by a social worker.
7
几乎我采访过的所有女性都对这个观点表示了强烈的反感。
jī hū wǒ cǎi fǎng guò de suǒ yǒu nǚ xìng dū duì zhè gè guān diǎn biǎo shì le qiáng liè de fǎn gǎn。
Nearly all the women I interviewed were aggressively antagonistic to the idea.
8
我抓住机会就这一问题采访了克里斯·哈尼。
wǒ zhuā zhù jī huì jiù zhè yī wèn tí cǎi fǎng le kè lǐ sī· · hā。
I seized the chance to interview Chris Hani about this issue.
9
在不披露身份的条件下，他接受了记者的采访。
zài bù pī lòu shēn fèn de tiáo jiàn xià， ， tā jiē shòu le jì zhě de cǎi。
He spoke to reporters on condition that he was not identified.
10
采访政治家可能并不是什么高难度的事，但的确很重要。
cǎi fǎng zhèng zhì jiā kě néng bìng bù shì shí mó gāo nán dù de shì， ， dàn de què hěn zhòng。
Interviewing politicians may not be rocket science, but it does matter.
Cultural Notes for 采访
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 采访
You can say, '记者采访了许多专家' (The journalist interviewed many experts).
While it's commonly used in journalism, 采访 can also refer to informal interviews, such as gathering opinions in a survey.
Some synonyms include 访问 (fǎngwèn - to visit) and 探访 (tànfǎng - to visit for inquiry), but they carry slightly different connotations.
