Definition
消息 is the general word for 'news' or 'information' — it covers personal updates, messages, and news items. 新闻 is specifically 'news' in the media sense (TV, newspaper). 信息 is broader, meaning 'information' as data or facts, not necessarily newsworthy.
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Measure word · 条
Examples
- 消息。Wǒ tīng dào yí gè hǎo xiāo xi.I heard some good news.
- 消息？Nǐ yǒu yì tiáo xīn xiāo xi ma?Do you have a new message?
- 消息。Zhè ge xiāo xi hěn zhòngyào.This news is very important.
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