san1 man4新聞新闻
Jyutpingsan1 man4
Yalesān màhn
Definition
News; latest information or reports about recent events.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to current events or breaking reports rather than general information. When discussing a single news item, it is common to use the classifier 則 or 單 to make the reference more precise. It carries a slightly more formal tone than just saying 消息, which is a broader term for any kind of news or message.
Measure word
zak1則jākExamples
Have you seen today's news yet?
The news has been talking about the weather a lot lately.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean general information or gossip, as it strictly implies public information reported by media outlets. For personal updates or private news, use 消息 instead.
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