bou3 liu2報料报料
Jyutpingbou3 liu2
Yalebou líu
Definition
To report information, tip off, or provide news.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Originally a term used by journalists for receiving tips from the public, it has evolved into a common way to describe sharing any inside information or gossip. It carries a slightly informal or sensationalist tone compared to more neutral terms like 提供消息. Using this word implies that the information provided is significant, surprising, or potentially juicy.
Examples
A citizen reported seeing a large lizard walking on the street.
Do you know who leaked the information to the media?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean reporting a crime to the police, as that is typically referred to as 報案. 報料 is specifically for sharing news or tips, often with media outlets or within social circles.
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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.
