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消息
xiāoxi
Description
消息是我们听到或看到的新的事情，比如朋友告诉你的事，或者手机上收到的信息。
消息 are new things we hear or see, like what a friend tells you or messages received on your phone.
我们常说"有消息"或"没有消息"。
We often say '有消息' (have news) or '没有消息' (no news).
Meanings
消息xiāoxi
news; information about something
我听到一个好消息。
I heard good news.
消息xiāoxi
message (e.g. on a phone or app)
我给你发了一条消息。
I sent you a message.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
消息 is news/word about something; 新闻 is formal news reports; 信息 is general information/data.
- Etymology
消 (disappear) + 息 (breath/grow), together meaning tidings or news.
In videos
“这些各种各样的消息啊。”
“我们俩之间没可能了，别再给我发消息了。”
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