coi2 fong2採訪采访
Jyutpingcoi2 fong2
Yalechói fóng
Definition
To cover, report on, or gather news about an event; to interview someone for a news story.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the professional activities of journalists and media personnel. While it can imply a formal interview, it often encompasses the broader process of gathering information, taking photos, or filming on location for a news report. It is rarely used for casual conversations or non-professional inquiries.
Examples
Several newspapers sent reporters to cover the story.
Are you going to interview that celebrity today?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual interviews or job interviews, where the word 面試 is the correct term. Using 採訪 in a non-media context sounds like you are treating the other person as a news subject.
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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.
