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March 24, 2026
媒介méijiè(mei2jie4)
媒介 (méijiè) refers to a means or medium through which communication, information, or influence is transmitted. It is commonly used to discuss various forms of media, such as television, newspapers, or digital platforms. The term can also refer to intermediaries in various contexts, such as business or art.
Frequency#19425DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 媒介 extends beyond traditional media; it also includes social relationships and networks that facilitate communication, reflecting the importance of connections in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 媒介 as a 'mediating' bridge or vehicle between two points. The character 媒 combines the radical for 'woman' (女) and the element for 'to bear' (媒), suggesting a nurturing role in facilitating communication, much like a mother helps connect her children.
Meanings of 媒介
méijiè(mei2jie4)
1media
2medium
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About 媒介
媒介Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#19425Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 媒介
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 媒介 as a 'mediating' bridge or vehicle between two points. The character 媒 combines the radical for 'woman' (女) and the element for 'to bear' (媒), suggesting a nurturing role in facilitating communication, much like a mother helps connect her children.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone: 媒介 is pronounced with a rising tone (méi) followed by a falling tone (jiè). It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about media. A common mistake is using it inappropriately for 'medium' in artistic contexts without specifying the type, as '媒介' is broader.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 媒介 connects well with other media-related vocabulary at this level, such as 媒体 (méitǐ - media) and 信息 (xìnxī - information). Focus on its usage in both formal writings and discussions about modern communication.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 媒介 extends beyond traditional media; it also includes social relationships and networks that facilitate communication, reflecting the importance of connections in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 媒介 with 媒体 (méitǐ), which specifically means 'media'. For example, saying '我们需要一个好的媒介来传播信息' (We need a good 媒介 to spread information) is vague; it would be clearer to use 媒体 in this instance.
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Cultural Notes for 媒介
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 媒介 extends beyond traditional media; it also includes social relationships and networks that facilitate communication, reflecting the importance of connections in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 媒介
Yes, 媒介 can refer to social media as it encompasses all forms of media and communication channels.
No, 媒介 is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Common phrases include 媒介平台 (méijiè píngtái - media platform) and 媒介作用 (méijiè zuòyòng - mediating effect).
