消息 (xiāoxi) — how to say "news" in Chinese

Measure word: 条 (tiáo)

消息

News, message

Character composition

to disappear,消遣

breath, to rest

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Water

#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

我昨天从朋友那里听到了一个令人兴奋的好消息

Yesterday I heard some exciting good news from a friend.

消息

Good news.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "news" in Chinese?

"news" in Chinese is 消息 (xiāoxi).

What does 消息 mean in English?

消息 (xiāoxi) means "News, message".

How is 消息 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiāoxi (written as xiaoxi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "news" in Chinese characters?

It is written 消息.

What HSK level is 消息?

消息 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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