新闻 (xīnwén)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
Meaning
English: News
Reports about recent events.
Examples
🗣 我每天早上看新闻。
💬 I watch the news every morning.
Etymology
‘新闻’ (xīnwén) combines ‘新’ (xīn), meaning ‘new,’ and ‘闻’ (wén), meaning ‘to hear’ or ‘to inquire.’ It denotes updated information or news received.
How & Where It’s Used
‘新闻’ is typically used in formal contexts, such as media, journalism, and reports, but also appears in everyday conversation about current events.
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