cyun4 bo3 mui4 tai2傳播媒體传播媒体
Jyutpingcyun4 bo3 mui4 tai2
Yalechyùhn bo mùih tái
Definition
Communications media; mass media.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
While this term is the standard formal translation for mass media, it sounds quite academic or journalistic in daily conversation. Most people simply use 傳媒 when discussing news outlets or the press in casual settings. Using the full four-character phrase often signals a more formal or analytical context, such as in a classroom or a professional report.
Examples
The media reports on this news all the time.
Do you think the media has a big influence?
Related words
Common phrases
media industry
media development
Common mistake
Learners often treat this as a count noun, but it is a collective noun. Avoid adding a measure word like 一個 before it, as it refers to the industry or the system as a whole rather than a single entity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
