cing4 bou3情報情报
Jyutpingcing4 bou3
Yalechìhng bou
Definition
Intelligence, information, or reports about a certain event or situation.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in contexts involving espionage, military operations, or professional investigation. It carries a more serious and strategic weight than the everyday word 消息, which refers to general news or updates. Using it in casual conversation about mundane topics can sound overly dramatic or like a spy movie reference.
Examples
They have gathered a lot of intelligence.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to mean general information or data, for which 資訊 or 資料 are the correct terms. Using 情報 for everyday facts makes you sound like you are talking about classified secrets.
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Grammar guides
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