soeng5 bou3上報上报
Jyutpingsoeng5 bou3
Yaleséuhng bou
Definition
To appear in the newspapers; to be reported in the press.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Carries a strong nuance of notoriety or public embarrassment rather than a neutral report of an event. It is frequently used when someone has done something foolish, scandalous, or controversial that attracts negative public attention. The term implies that the person has become a subject of gossip or public scrutiny.
Examples
He did something so outrageous, who knew he would be in the news the next day.
Are you trying to end up in the news and be laughed at by all of Hong Kong?
Related words
Common phrases
to cause oneself to be in the news
he deserves to be in the news
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the formal term 呈報, which means to report something to a superior or authority. 上報 is strictly used for media coverage and often carries a negative connotation of being exposed.
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