Writing
主播 (zhǔ bō) — how to say "anchor" in Chinese
主播
Anchor (TV/radio)
verb · noun
Character composition
主
main
播
to broadcast
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
Collocations
当主播
dāng zhǔ bō
work as an anchor
新闻主播
xīn wén zhǔ bō
news anchor
Examples
这位主播每天播报新闻。
This anchor reports the news every day.
他是主播。
He is an anchor.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "anchor" in Chinese?
"anchor" in Chinese is 主播 (zhǔ bō).
What does 主播 mean in English?
主播 (zhǔ bō) means "Anchor (TV/radio)".
How is 主播 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhǔ bō (written as zhu bo, zhubo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "anchor" in Chinese characters?
It is written 主播: 主 has 5 strokes, 播 has 15 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 主播?
主播 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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