bou3 dou6報道报道
Jyutpingbou3 dou6
Yalebou douh
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。
Examples
Has the TV station reported this news yet?
The content they reported seems to have some bias.
Related words
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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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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