siu1 sik1消息
Jyutpingsiu1 sik1
Yalesīu sīk
Definition
News; information about the current situation of people or events.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to information or updates about a person or event rather than general world news. When discussing current events or global affairs, use 新聞 instead. It is frequently used in professional or formal settings to discuss updates on projects or business developments.
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I just received some good news.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use it to refer to a news report on television or in a newspaper, as that is strictly 新聞. Using it for general media reports sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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