cyun4 bo3 mui4 gaai3傳播媒介传播媒介
Jyutpingcyun4 bo3 mui4 gaai3
Yalechyùhn bo mùih gaai
Definition
Mass media; media of communication.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the infrastructure or channels of communication like television, newspapers, or social platforms. While it is the formal term for mass media, people often just say 傳媒 in casual conversation to refer to the press or media industry as a whole.
Examples
The mass media has a huge influence on teenagers.
Do you think this media outlet is objective enough?
Related words
Common phrases
traditional media
emerging media
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday speech when referring to a specific news organization, as it sounds overly academic or technical; use 傳媒 or 新聞機構 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
