新闻 (xīnwén) — how to say "news" in Chinese

Measure word: 条 tiáo

新闻

News

Character composition

new

to hear, news

Radicals / Keys

Axe

#69 · jīn · 4 strokes

Gate

#169 · mén · 3 strokes

Examples

早间新闻会播报最新的天气和交通信息。

Morning news broadcasts the latest weather and traffic information.

我每天都看新闻

I watch the news every day.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 新闻 (xīnwén) — news

[xīn-] Cindy the cat is dancing on the roof, announcing the "News (新闻)" 🐱. She has a special new (新) bell that she rings whenever she hears (闻) the latest headlines. The neighbors look up, amused, as Cindy meows out the top stories with a flourish, making the character 新闻 come to life.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "news" in Chinese?

"news" in Chinese is 新闻 (xīnwén).

What does 新闻 mean in English?

新闻 (xīnwén) means "News".

How is 新闻 pronounced?

It is pronounced xīnwén (written as xinwen). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "news" in Chinese characters?

It is written 新闻.

What HSK level is 新闻?

新闻 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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