bou3 zoeng1報章报章
Jyutpingbou3 zoeng1
Yalebou jēung
Definition
Newspaper, referring to the medium or press rather than a physical copy.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers to the institution or the medium of news reporting rather than the physical object itself. While it can be used to discuss the industry, it is often interchangeable with 報紙 in casual conversation. It carries a slightly more formal or journalistic tone compared to the everyday 報紙.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
This piece of news was reported in the newspapers too.
Have you read today's newspaper yet?
Related words
Common phrases
front page of the newspaper
newspapers and magazines
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a single physical copy of a newspaper if you want to sound natural, as 報紙 is the standard term for the physical paper you buy at a stall.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
