san1 man4 bou3 gou3新聞報告新闻报告
Jyutpingsan1 man4 bou3 gou3
Yalesān màhn bou gou
Definition
News report; news broadcast.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 新聞 when referring to the daily broadcast. Using the full term 新聞報告 sounds slightly more formal, as if you are specifically referring to a recorded segment or a structured report rather than the general act of watching the news.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
Have you watched that news report from earlier yet?
The news report says it will rain heavily tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
watch the news report
content of the news report
Grammar color guide
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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.
