报刊
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Meaning: newspapers and magazines
How to Understand
报刊
报刊 refers to newspapers and magazines, collectively. It is a general term for printed publications that provide news, opinions, and other content to the public.
The character 报 (bào) means 'report' or 'news,' while 刊 (kān) means 'publication' or 'magazine.' Together, they form a compound noun describing periodical publications.
报刊 are widely used in daily life for staying informed, entertainment, and advertising. In China, they are often found in libraries, newsstands, and offices. The term is also used in academic and formal contexts to refer to published works.
Example Sentences
他每天早上都会读报纸和杂志。
He reads newspapers and magazines every morning.
这家书店出售各种报刊。
This bookstore sells various newspapers and magazines.