bou3 hon1報刊报刊
Jyutpingbou3 hon1
Yalebou hōn
Definition
Newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals collectively.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers collectively to printed media including both newspapers and magazines. While it sounds slightly more formal than just saying 報紙, it is still commonly used in public notices, library settings, or when discussing media habits in a broader sense.
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fan2份fánExamples
There are many newspapers and magazines to read here.
Which type of newspapers and magazines do you usually like to read?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this to refer to a single newspaper, but it is a collective noun. If you are talking about one specific newspaper, use 報紙 instead.
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