bou3 dou6報道报道

Jyutpingbou3 dou6
Yalebou douh
動詞Common

Definition

To report news; to publish information to the public.

neutralcommunication

How it's used

Used primarily in formal contexts like journalism or official statements, this term carries a professional weight that distinguishes it from casual conversation. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with 嘅 to form noun phrases when discussing the content of a report. It is the standard term for media coverage, contrasting with more informal ways of sharing information like 講或者話。

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 報告, which is used for giving a report or presentation in a school or office setting, whereas 報道 is specifically reserved for news media and public dissemination.

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