Meaning of 新闻
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- news
Measure word: 條|条
How to use 新闻
新闻 refers to news reports from TV, newspapers, or websites, and it often follows verbs like 看 (kàn) or 听 (tīng). Example: 我每天早上看新闻。(Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang kàn xīnwén.) I watch the news every morning.
新 (xīn) means new, and 闻 (wén) shows an ear 耳 inside a door 门, so it means to hear. 新闻 is the new things you hear about: the news.
Common mistake: Learners often use 新闻 for personal updates, but it means public news reports. For "Any news from you?" use 消息 (xiāoxi) instead. Also, do not confuse 闻 (wén) with 问 (wèn, to ask), which has 口 inside the door instead of 耳.
新闻 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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新 xīn · new · 13 strokes
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闻 wén · to hear · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 新闻.
| 新年 | xīnnián | New Year |
| 重新 | chóngxīn | again; once more; re- |
| 创新 | chuàngxīn | to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trails; innovation |
| 新娘 | xīnniáng | bride |
| 新鲜 | xīnxiān | fresh (experience, food etc); freshness |
| 新郎 | xīnláng | bridegroom; groom |
| 新型 | xīnxíng | new type; new kind |
| 更新 | gēngxīn | to replace the old with new; to renew |
| 全新 | quánxīn | all new; completely new |
| 新人 | xīnrén | newcomer; new recruit; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride |
| 新兴 | xīnxīng | (of markets, industries, infectious diseases etc) rising; emerging |
| 革新 | géxīn | to innovate; innovation |
Questions about 新闻
What does 新闻 mean?
新闻 (xīnwén) means "news" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 新闻?
新闻 is made of 2 characters: 新 (13 strokes), 闻 (9 strokes). That is 22 strokes in total.
Is 新闻 an HSK word?
Yes. 新闻 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 新闻 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 新闻 is written 新聞.
What is the difference between 新闻 and 消息?
新闻 is news in the media, like a news report or news program. 消息 (xiāoxi) is broader and can mean any piece of information, including personal news or a message from a friend.
How do you say "a piece of news" in Chinese?
Use the measure word 条 (tiáo), as in 一条新闻 (yì tiáo xīnwén), one piece of news. For a news broadcast you can say 新闻节目 (xīnwén jiémù).